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City officials say planning prevented service disruptions during Kaw Lake tie‑in
Summary
City staff and contractors credited months of planning for a 24–30 inch tie‑in that connected the Kaw Lake Water Supply Project to Water Plant No. 1; crews completed the work within hours and restored service the same day, officials said.
At a regular meeting of the Enid City Commission, city staff and contractor representatives credited months of planning and coordination for a successful tie‑in to the Kaw Lake Water Supply Project that city officials said did not noticeably disrupt residents’ water service.
Gerald Gilbert, a city staff member who introduced the item, said the work was one of the final connections needed “so whenever the water plant that’s out on Chestnut goes live, we’ll be able to take that water that we produce … and we’ll distribute throughout the city.” He told the commission the tie‑in was a 24‑ to 30‑inch connection that required shutting certain parts of the…
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