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Town readies $25M East Trunk Sewer replacement; contractor onboard, easements pending

3338756 · May 3, 2025

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Summary

Fairfield announced an anticipated start for an 18-month East Trunk Sewer replacement project valued at more than $25 million, with Kelowna Contracting selected and roughly $4 million in state grants committed; attorneys are finalizing construction and permanent easements.

The Economic Development Commission heard an update on the East Trunk Sewer replacement project on May 1 and was told the town has a contractor and funding in place to begin construction shortly.

The presenter said Kelowna Contracting is the selected contractor and described the project as a “25 plus million dollar project,” with about $4,000,000 coming from state grant sources. Staff said they are still working with attorneys to secure temporary construction easements and permanent sanitary sewer easements required for the work. The presenter described the expected project timeline as roughly 18 months.

Commissioners asked about timing and staff said the project could begin as soon as the immediate schedule allows; staff committed to keep the commission posted as easement work and final scheduling are resolved.