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Council approves $255,195.62 pay request for deep well drilling; city says phase two underway
Summary
Council approved pay request No. 6 to Municipal Well and Pump for $255,195.62 for work on 2024 water system improvements (deep well drilling); staff said the project reached about 1,000 feet for the first group and will proceed to west side drilling, with estimates that final depth may be 2,500–3,000 feet.
The LaSalle City Council authorized payment of $255,195.62 to Municipal Well and Pump for work completed to date on the 2024 water system improvements deep well drilling project.
City staff told the council the project is in phase two; the initial drill group reached roughly 1,000 feet and casing has been installed. The next drilling group is scheduled to move on the west side. When asked about estimated final depth, staff responded with a range: “About between 2,500–3,000 feet,” reflecting an approximate figure provided during the meeting.
Council members discussed possible 24/7 work hours depending on noise and progress; staff said they will monitor noise and progress before deciding on round‑the‑clock drilling. The pay request was approved on the roll call. The city engineer indicated the next drilling actions and progress reports will be provided to council.
