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Lake County Public Works unveils $22.4 million capital request and five-year CIP priorities
Summary
Lake County Public Works presented a five-year capital improvement program (CIP) for 2026–2030, highlighting a $22.4 million capital request for fiscal 2026, ARPA- and congressionally-directed funding on several projects, smart-meter pilots, and a multi-year Antioch Township sewer study with an estimated $145 million eventual cost.
Lake County Public Works presented its proposed 2026–2030 capital improvement program (CIP) to the Public Works and Transportation Committee on Aug. 6, outlining next-year capital requests, funding sources and a multi-year pipeline of preservation, modernization and limited capacity expansion projects.
“While following the guidance and direction of the county board, the department strives to address the needs of the department,” said Mark Borgo, assistant director, Lake County Public Works, introducing the CIP. Borgo said the department touches roughly 40% of the county population through its sewer and water services, and described a planning approach that balances asset preservation, resiliency and modernization.
Britney Albrecht Sloan, engineering supervisor, highlighted current-year work and upcoming projects. Sloan said the department’s enterprise budget for fiscal 2025 totals about $71.3 million, with $21.5 million of enterprise funds directed to…
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