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DuPage County staff report $6.3 million estimate to repair Elmhurst Quarry high wall; committee weighing $4.1 million budget ask
Summary
Stormwater management staff told the committee that a Black & Veatch evaluation recommends up to $6.3 million in work on the Elmhurst Quarry high wall. Staff expects to ask for roughly $4.1 million more than previously projected in the 2026 budget; the committee discussed phasing and funding sources including possible use of surplus funds.
Staff member Sarah told the DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee on June 3 that consultants have identified extensive maintenance needs at the Elmhurst Quarry high wall and that the recommended full-scope repairs could cost about $6.3 million.
The recommendation matters because staff said the stormwater department will seek roughly $4.1 million more in its 2026 budget than earlier projections to cover quarry needs. “We are looking at a significant cost for each of the sections of the work,” Sarah said, describing specialized crews and high mobilization costs for the rock-stabilization work.
Black & Veatch performed a high-wall evaluation and presented a set of alternatives, Sarah said. The firm, which the county retained for its…
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