Current Facility Conditions
An overview of the existing Highway Department site and building conditions
Existing Site Conditions
- 6.1-acre site
- Assessors Map ID 71-0-11A-0
- Located in a Residential A zone
- Comprised of four (4) buildings including the Hanson Highway Department administrative office, Garage building, Vehicle maintenance garage, Salt shed, and a Storage/utility shed
- Shares the site with Botieri Field, Hanson Skate Park, and Basketball courts
- Site is paved with drainage catch basins
- Stormwater runoff directed to an outlet pipe at westerly end of the property
- No Stormwater treatment provided
- A fueling station and fuel storage tank is located at the southwest corner of the current administrative building
Administrative Building
Building Specs: 48' x 100' constructed in 1964, containing 4,800 square feet. Single story, concrete block building.
Current Use:
- Houses Highway superintendent, Assistant superintendent and Administrative assistant
- Contains four (4) garage bays
Critical Issues:
- Office space is cramped and poorly lit, with little area for the storage of files and plans
- Proximity to the existing garage bays allows for the infiltration of vehicle exhaust into the office area
- Heating for the garage bays is provided through a gas fired heater located in the ceiling area
- Existing garage bay doors are limited in height
- Larger dump trucks cannot be stored within the building
- Minimal storage space for vehicles and equipment
- Poor energy efficiency
Fuel System: A 3,000-gallon underground fuel tank and fuel pump are located outside the southwest corner of the building.
Garage/Shop Building
Building Specs: 31' x 78' single story metal building (2,268 square feet). Constructed in 1938. Serviced by municipal water, electricity and gas.
Current Configuration:
- Building contains three (3) garage bays
- One (1) hydraulic vehicle lift
Critical Issues:
- Large vehicles cannot be stored within garage and must be stored and serviced outside
- Vehicles subject to all weather conditions
- Existing bays have limited space for vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Current overhead doors do not allow for repairs of larger department vehicles within the building
- Poor lighting and air quality
- Cramped work areas
- Limited areas for storage of smaller equipment and parts
Salt Shed
Building Specs: Constructed in 1983. 40' x 96' (3,840 square feet). Stores salt to treat the roads during the winter months.
Critical Issues:
- Side walls of the shed are supported by wood beams to provide strength to the wall system
- The current wall system is damaged and bowing in areas
- Building in continuous need of repair
Storage Shelter
Building Specs: Storage Shelter is 35' x 60', 2,100 square feet, single story, metal clad building. Used to store equipment such as plows and utility trailers.
Critical Issues:
- Several damaged and missing panels
- Shelter has limited space and cannot accommodate larger equipment
- Equipment open to the elements and subject to vandalism or theft
- Extensive corrosion exists on many of the posts at ground level
- The west and south sides of the building have several damaged or missing panels
Former Police Station
Building Specs: Constructed in 1970. 40' x 60' single story, wood frame structure with garage storage below.
Current Use:
- Currently occupied by Hanson Youth Sports for office and equipment storage
- Highway Department currently utilizes the garage space to house lawn mowing equipment
Condition:
- Former Police station is in good condition
- Contains heating and AC
These Conditions Must Change
Modern facilities are needed to properly support our highway department operations
See the Renovation Proposal