Public Works

As spring continues and summer approaches, I want to provide an update on repairs and upgrades to our collection system. The I&I study by RH Borden has provided valuable information. The monitoring system remains active, and each rain event adds data. RH Borden has confirmed we now have sufficient rainfall data to plan repairs accurately, so we have begun making repairs. Over the past two weeks, our public works crew has addressed several issues identified in the study. Most

Behind the scenes, one of the most important improvements to our city’s infrastructure is nearing completion and it’s already making a meaningful difference. The City’s upgraded SCADA system (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) is now approximately 95% complete and fully operational across key components of our water and wastewater system. This includes monitoring at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, both water towers, and critical pump systems throughout the city. For re

Regular Session | March 17, 2026 Quick Summary: · Federal funding secured and major projects moving toward construction phase · Jim Walters Road repair update · Addressing Data Centers in Wise County · Water Quality Update Public Forum Bailey Farley spoke regarding Martins Road, asking about the use of city funds for paving. City response will be addressed separately Consent Items (Approved) February 3, 2026 – Work Session & Special Session minutes F

Over the past few weeks, the City of Runaway Bay has been made aware of several social media videos and photos showing city infrastructure in various states of condition. It is very difficult for the city to determine whether the videos are accurate or whether the situations shown are actually in Runaway Bay or related to known current issues. Some of the issues have been located, verified, and corrected. Other photos that have been posted have been determined to be aged base

I want residents to have accurate information about the heavy rain event and its impact on the City’s wastewater system. Runaway Bay’s Consulting Wastewater and Collections Operator, Roddy Boston, prepared the following report to provide a clear explanation of what occurred, and the actions being taken. Respectfully, Mayor Herman White On Saturday, February 14, 2026, heavy rain fell across the county, with 1 to 2.5 inches recorded in a short period. Heavy rain inu

Good Afternoon, Runaway Bay! My name is Roddy Boston and the Mayor added me to the Runaway Bay Public Works Task Force in 2023. I currently have an “A” Wastewater Treatment License and serve as Deputy Director of Public Works for Decatur. Interesting Facts about your Wastewater Treatment Plant: Capacity of the current plant: 400,000 gallons A wastewater treatment plant's capacity isn’t determined by how much it can hold at any one time. It is determined by how much wa