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City manager updates commission on water-tower delays, meter replacements and airport funding; federal funds included in project mix
Summary
City Manager Silcott told the commission on Jan. 29 that the Proximity Park water-tower project is delayed pending a pump installation expected by December 2025 and that multiple other capital projects are on track, with federal BIL funds included in some funding mixes.
City Manager Silcott briefed the Ottawa City Commission on Jan. 29 about active capital projects and funding status, saying several projects are underway and that federal grant money is part of the funding mix for major initiatives.
Silcott said the Proximity Park water-tower project remains delayed pending a high-pressure pump installation that should be completed by December 2025; the pump will allow the city to fill the 500,000-gallon tank at that site and improve pressure across town. He said practical project use could begin in December 2025, with final completion estimated in the first quarter of 2026. Silcott said the city…
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