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| Public Works saved $10,000 by building this salt brine mixer instead of buying one. The tank is dual purpose and can be cleaned out and used for watering trees in the summer. The pump is dual purpose and can be removed for pumping flood waters when needed. |
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| These tanks can each hold 275 gallons of pre-mixed salt brine for applying to the roads when there is snow and ice expected. |
City of Sikeston staff is always looking for ways to save money and stretch the precious tax dollars we receive from our citizens. The latest example is from our Public Works Department, who this week put the final touches on a "home made" salt brine mixer. Salt brine is a mixture of salt and water that can be applied directly to the streets before snow and ice hits, or it can be sprayed onto rock salt to help the salt stick to the streets when it is spread.
The total cost for Public Works to build this salt brine mixer from existing equipment and some new materials was $1,001. When we sought bids for a ready-made salt brine mixer the lowest bid received was $11,846, meaning that our Public Works staff saved over $10,000 in taxpayer money using their own creativity and mechanical skills!
