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Quincy utility relocation work near completion after schedule and budget cuts, city says
Summary
City staff reported substantial progress on the Quincy utility relocation project: most subprojects finished on time and under budget, overall scope reduced from an initial near-$50 million estimate to a program managed to roughly meet a $20 million city match, and remaining work must be coordinated with KDOT’s upcoming work.
City staff updated the Public Infrastructure Committee on Jan. 31 on the Quincy utility relocation program, saying nearly all phases are complete and the project is on track to meet coordination deadlines with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).
Director Davis (speaker identified in the transcript as the presenter) said the multi-part project began construction in October 2023. As of early January 2025, the city has completed work that impacted roughly 7,000 feet of sanitary sewer, almost 3,000 feet of storm sewer, more than 6,000 feet of water line and about 13,000 yards of pavement restoration. Projects 2 and 7 were completed in 2024 on time and under budget; projects 3, 4 and 6 finished in January 2025 at or near schedule and at or just below budget. The remaining project 5 is ongoing, with curb, gutter and sidewalk work on Kansas Avenue and pavement restoration that must be finished by Feb. 10 so KDOT can begin its work.
Davis told council members the total program originally had a near-$50 million scope but that coordination and project management reduced the time frame and budget so the city’s $20 million match would hold without significant overrun. He credited the project management team, consultants and communications staff for the progress and singled out project manager Michelle Niswander for special recognition.
Councilwoman Michelle Hofer raised questions concerning KDOT signage and detours for the upcoming KDOT work, noting that the public and businesses need more proactive notification to avoid traffic and access problems. Davis and staff said KDOT right-of-way is under KDOT jurisdiction and that KDOT posted a sign prohibiting vehicles over a specified weight from exiting on First Street; city staff said they will continue coordination with KDOT and prepare to answer constituent questions because the public will often call the city rather than KDOT.
Residents’ impacts and business access were a recurring concern in committee discussion. Committee members asked staff to step up outreach to businesses, freight carriers and community groups likely to be affected, and staff said they will continue coordination with KDOT and other agencies to finalize detour plans and public notices. The committee recorded no formal vote on the update; staff requested questions and provided status and schedule information for the remaining work.
