Ottawa County names directional boring preferred method for underground utilities

May 1, 2025

The Board of Ottawa County Commissioners approved a policy establishing directional boring as the preferred installation method for underground utilities in county right-of-way, allowing open-cut requests to be reviewed and approved by the County Engineer.

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Commissioner Mark W. Stahl moved and Commissioner Donald A. Douglas seconded a motion establishing directional boring as the preferred method for installing underground utilities within the County right of way. The motion, made on the County Engineer's recommendation and approved by the Prosecuting Attorney, passed unanimously.

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