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St. Albans mayor outlines new East End water tank and $60–65 million utility upgrade plan
Summary
Mayor Scott James and Building & Zoning Official Marshall Cheney described a new water tank for St. Albans’ East End, a multi‑year utility upgrade plan and financing options. City officials said the tank will improve water availability and serve related park facilities.
Mayor Scott James said the city has started installing a new water tank above City Park Shelter 1 to boost service to the East End of St. Albans.
"We've got a new water tank going in up at the East End of town up above City Park Shelter 1. It's well needed, to supply water to the East End of town," Mayor Scott James said on the City of St. Albans podcast. He added that a local contractor, Benchmark (owned by Timmy Spradling), is running a new water line "all the way down to Canal Terrace."
Officials said the tank is part of a broader eight‑year plan to upgrade the water plant, the sewer plant and to replace water lines. Mayor Scott James said the total estimated cost is about $60 million to $65 million over the period. He also said the project will improve water availability and drainage at park ball fields where the new line will run under the road.
Marshall Cheney, the city's building and zoning official, confirmed the installation work and the link to park infrastructure improvements. City leaders said they have discussed several funding ideas but did not provide final financing decisions.
City officials asked residents to be patient while the multi‑year project proceeds and said details about specific funding sources will be determined as the work advances.
