Brecknock, Tidbury Creek, and Big Oak County Park gates will close at 5pm Friday, October 9th and 3pm on Saturday, October 10th. We regret any inconvenience to park patrons.
Kent Conservation District will begin construction on a stormwater outfall serving the Pharsalia development in Camden on October 5th. A section of trail from W B Simpson Elem. School to the eastern Pharsalia trail easement will be closed until work is complete. Visitors can access the Brecknock Park loop trail, Hunn Nature Park, Kesselring County Park & Tidbury Creek County Park as alternatives.
Notice of Smoke Testing
Kent County Department of Public Works and Duke’s Root Control (Duke’s) will be smoke testing the sewer lines in various areas of the County. Non-toxic smoke, similar to that used on movie sets, is being used to locate breaks and defects in the County sewer system. Staff from the County and Dukes will be walking around the area on the test days to look for signs of smoke. This method of testing requires representatives from Duke’s Root Control, Inc. to access manholes located within the Right-of-Way and/or utility easements, including those on private property. Entry to your house is not required. Homeowners do not need to be home.
In advance of the test, Duke’s will be leaving door hangar notices at homes. There is a small chance that the non-toxic smoke may enter your house. To prepare for the test, you may pour 1 gallon of water into basement floor drains and unused sinks. If smoke enters your house during the test, the Public Works Department recommends that a licensed plumber be called to examine the internal plumbing of the structure.
An informative video showing smoke testing may be found at link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XepjMRgiXYM. For more information, please call Kent County Public Works at 302.744.2430 or Duke’s at 888.620.0010.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
-Kent County Public Works