The city of Taylorville is one step closer to repairing a sink hole at the Pershing Street pump station following Monday night’s Taylorville City Council meeting.

Taylorville city engineer Joe Greene spoke before members of the city council Monday and as he explains, the city will be able to repair the problem for a much cheaper price than previously expected.

[audio:jgreene719a.mp3]Listen to Greene's comments here.[/audio]

Greene adds that the winning bidder was comfortable with their offer and is capable of getting the job done.

[audio:jgreene719b.mp3]Listen to Greene's comments here.[/audio]

Greene says that the second closest bid received was over 150-thousand dollars.

[audio:jgreene719c.mp3]Listen to Greene's comments here.[/audio]

Greene reported that construction to repair the collapsed pipe could begin as early as Thursday or Friday.