6/2/2023 0 Comments Metal storm drain grates“Typically, the grates will be taken to a recycle center and sold as scrap metal,” Reed said. “And also if we have pedestrians walking or even children playing they could actually fall into a 20 feet deep hole.”ĭepending on the size, the grates weigh between 80 and 106 pounds. “If a car hits a storm drain or manhole with no cover over it, then it can cause significant damage to the car,” Reed said. Reed said storm-drain grates prevent large objects from entering the system and are an important part of ensuring proper flow of water and traffic safety. “We are very worried with this type of crime because it produces a huge public safety issue by the mere fact that when the storm-drain grate or manhole cover is missing there is a deep and wide hole,” said city utilities superintendent Greg Reed. The city’s Public Works and Police departments are asking the for the public’s help to solve the crimes, according to a city media release. Nearly 40 storm-drain grates and manhole covers have been stolen during the last month from neighborhood streets and businesses across Kent.
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