In 2016, the Northside Sun published a series of articles on the improper construction of the Eastover Drive walking trail and adjacent sewer line.
Northsider Tony Bertas, an expert in the field, noted that improper soil and inadequate compaction techniques were being employed.
The Sun did an investigation and published that numerous city codes were not being followed, an accusation the contractor vigorously denied.
Nine years later, after ongoing erosion and patch work, the erosion problem is still rearing its ugly head.
That's why we have city codes. To make sure the job is done right in the first place. This one wasn't and nine years later the problem remains.
