NIPSCO to replace mains; board weighs coordinating waterline work
Mar 11, 2026
NIPSCO notified the town it will replace distribution mains using boring and not trenching; Brook officials discussed whether to coordinate a town waterline replacement during the contractor's work since boring presents a chance to replace aged water lines.
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Speaker 3 reported that NIPSCO sent notice about permitting related to a gas-line project that will replace mains across town; the contractor plans to use boring rather than open trenching. Board members said the town roads and mains will be affected and raised the possibility of replacing a water line in the alley at the same time to save costs and avoid repeated digging.
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