City updates: East D construction, wastewater plant progress, fire prevention tips and utility work
October 22, 2025 | Torrington, Goshen, Wyoming
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Council members received several operational updates Tuesday on ongoing capital projects, public-safety outreach and utility work.
East D project: Public Works Director Jeff Harkins reported recent progress on the East D street project: paving completed between Highway 26 and 20th (opening expected next week), waterline installed north to just past 23rd, and storm sewer complete to 22nd. Contractors plan to pour curb, gutter and sidewalk between 21st and 22nd next week and aim to reach 24th before winter shuts the project for the season.
Wastewater treatment plant: Harkins said crews have tied piping between headworks and the bypass lift station and are tying rebar for the headworks ceiling/floor slab. The contractor is awaiting a waterproofing product shipment before backfilling around the headworks and proceeding to driveways and a prefabricated garage. The plant has been operating with two 50-horsepower pumps in the dewatering pit while three 30-horsepower pumps have not been needed over the summer.
Industrial-park transformer: Harkins and staff described coordination with a supplier (Electrotest) to test a used transformer from Grand Island; if testing is successful the city could obtain a used transformer for roughly $30,000–$40,000 as an interim solution instead of a new transformer costing several hundred thousand dollars. Staff plan a capital-equipment replacement schedule to avoid emergency replacements.
Fire prevention and department news: Acting for Fire Chief Luis Correa, staff said the department has responded to a few false alarms and one structure fire that caused kitchen damage but no injuries. Fire personnel urged residents to check smoke detectors and described available assistive devices and fire-blanket options for kitchens and barbecues. The department will participate in a local event to distribute smoke-detector batteries and devices.
Utility billing upgrade: Clerk Treasurer Lynette Strecker said the city left the previous PSN payment provider on Oct. 15 and transitioned to a new bill-pay system. Staff reported some duplicate payments during the changeover but are assisting customers, with extra help for elderly residents.
Council members thanked staff for progress and asked for continued coordination on outstanding engineering items and capital planning.
East D project: Public Works Director Jeff Harkins reported recent progress on the East D street project: paving completed between Highway 26 and 20th (opening expected next week), waterline installed north to just past 23rd, and storm sewer complete to 22nd. Contractors plan to pour curb, gutter and sidewalk between 21st and 22nd next week and aim to reach 24th before winter shuts the project for the season.
Wastewater treatment plant: Harkins said crews have tied piping between headworks and the bypass lift station and are tying rebar for the headworks ceiling/floor slab. The contractor is awaiting a waterproofing product shipment before backfilling around the headworks and proceeding to driveways and a prefabricated garage. The plant has been operating with two 50-horsepower pumps in the dewatering pit while three 30-horsepower pumps have not been needed over the summer.
Industrial-park transformer: Harkins and staff described coordination with a supplier (Electrotest) to test a used transformer from Grand Island; if testing is successful the city could obtain a used transformer for roughly $30,000–$40,000 as an interim solution instead of a new transformer costing several hundred thousand dollars. Staff plan a capital-equipment replacement schedule to avoid emergency replacements.
Fire prevention and department news: Acting for Fire Chief Luis Correa, staff said the department has responded to a few false alarms and one structure fire that caused kitchen damage but no injuries. Fire personnel urged residents to check smoke detectors and described available assistive devices and fire-blanket options for kitchens and barbecues. The department will participate in a local event to distribute smoke-detector batteries and devices.
Utility billing upgrade: Clerk Treasurer Lynette Strecker said the city left the previous PSN payment provider on Oct. 15 and transitioned to a new bill-pay system. Staff reported some duplicate payments during the changeover but are assisting customers, with extra help for elderly residents.
Council members thanked staff for progress and asked for continued coordination on outstanding engineering items and capital planning.
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