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Design permitted for West Stevenson water main; council seeks funding before construction
Summary
IEPA has approved construction plans for the West Stevenson Street water main extension (the project commonly referred to as the Open Bible water main). Council heard that the project is permit‑ready and staff is searching for grant funding; there is no construction contract or expenditure approved yet.
The City of Freeport reported that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has approved design plans for a proposed water main extension that would provide city water to Open Bible and roughly a dozen nearby properties. City staff said the project is permit‑ready but no construction funding has been secured.
City Manager and Public Works staff told council the IEPA approved the design in January. The project would serve Open Bible, several nearby residences (about 7–10 were discussed in council…
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