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Wausau Waterworks Commission approves capital plan, grant submission and staffing, and equipment purchases
Summary
The commission voted to approve the drinking-water and wastewater capital budget for 2026–2030, to submit a US EPA grant application for a solar array at 1010 Bug B Avenue, hire a part-time wastewater lab trainee funded externally, approve a wastewater budget modification and to buy a UTV and electric golf carts.
The Wausau Waterworks Commission on Oct. 7 approved multiple budget and program items and recommended some items to the city council.
Key votes and outcomes (voice votes unless noted):
- Approval of minutes from the Sept. 2 meeting: approved by voice vote.
- Grant submission to U.S. EPA for a solar array at 1010 Bug B Avenue: motion passed. Commissioners approved submitting an application for up to $1,180,000 of EPA funds toward an estimated $2,500,000 project. Staff said tax-credit timelines mean construction would need to start before July 1, 2026, to meet certain credit rules; the EPA grant…
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