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LaSalle officials outline well‑drilling problem, casing and grout plan; city to use sewer funds for mitigation
Summary
The mayor described complications encountered during municipal well drilling, explained an engineer‑recommended casing and grout approach, and said the city will use sewer funds to cover change‑order costs while staff pursue further technical review.
LaSalle Mayor Jeff Grove updated the council on complications at a municipal well site and described an engineering plan to stabilize the borehole, then told aldermen the city will use sewer funds to cover the immediate mitigation costs.
Nut graf: The city’s drilling contractor encountered a subsurface void while drilling a municipal well; the mayor said contractors will case the borehole, inject grout and issue a change order for the additional work. Council members asked technical questions and staff said they are reviewing aquifer connections and related risks.
What the mayor told the council: Mayor Grove summarized a recent site incident that…
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