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New Madison Public Works building better for employees and residents

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New Madison Public Works building better for employees and residents
New Madison Public Works building better for employees and residents
New Madison Public Works building better for employees and residents

The city of madison is celebrating the move of one of its departments into a much larger building, and it couldn't come at a better time.

The public works department is moving to a new facility on palmer road.

Waay-31s alexis scott spoke with mayor paul finley about how this will help with road repairs, and why crews are hard at work there even before tomorrow's official opening.

Madison mayor paul finley told me the move from a 7- thousand square foot building to this 20-thousand square foot building is a huge improvement.

The new site has so much space that crews can stay there overnight during emergency situations.

Mayor paul finley, city of madison "we want a safe facility.

We want one where our workers are able to accomplish actionable results," mayor finley told me he knows the frustrations people have with potholes and other issues.

He says this new facility, which has been in the works for 3 years, is so important for residents.

Eric boyd, works in madison "actions always speak louder than words so when i see it then i'll believe it," eric boyd told me he's seen so many potholes pop up because of how terrible the weather is and hopes the city can put its money where its mouth is.

But in the meantime... he hopes people are careful this week because the weather is causing even more potholes.

Eric boyd, works in madison "just hold on to your steering wheel and prepare for it... it's going to happen," mayor finley said crews are already working in the new building and they've already seen improvement... and he told me he knows this is just the beginning.

Mayor paul finley, city of madison "public works... the unsung hero.

We're very proud to be able to help make them more effective and more efficient," not shot yet crews may stay here overnight tonight to prep for any road issues on friday morning.

Reporting in madison, alexis scott waay-31 news madison mayor paul finley said the city isn't getting rid of the old building.

The swat team will move in first, and then it could become home to a new fire station and emergency services team.

The ribbon cutting on the new public works facility will be tomorrow morning at 10 with a a grand tour of the

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