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Board hears progress updates on water tower, water main and other city projects
Summary
City staff updated the Board of Public Works on multiple ongoing or upcoming projects including a water tower under construction (expected completion fall 2025), an imminent Saint Martin’s Road water main bid, Ryan Road improvements, and a We Energies project on Elm.
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Franklin City Board of Public Works received brief updates on several city capital projects, including the city’s new water tower, a forthcoming water main contract, and road-improvement work intended to be completed before state Department of Transportation activity.
Why it matters: These projects are multi‑phase city infrastructure efforts affecting utility reliability and coordination with South‑east regional DOT work. Timing and sequencing were discussed to minimize conflicts with DOT schedules.
Key updates provided by staff:
- Water tower: Construction is underway; staff reported a progress meeting that day and an expected completion in the fall of 2025.
- Saint Martin’s Road water main: The city plans to advertise or open bids imminently for a new water main segment between POC and Elm; staff said construction is intended to begin about a month or two after the meeting to allow burial before DOT work begins.
- Ryan Road / West 76th Street segment: A small stretch of 76th Street coordinated with Ryan Road improvements is planned with a target to place it in the ground before April 1 so DOT work can proceed on schedule.
- We Energies project on Elm: Staff referenced an ongoing We Energies project on Elm as an item of interest for the board to remain aware of in the city projects list.
The board noted municipal-code item “commencing city projects, municipal code 19‑nine” and staff said they would seek clarification on whether that requirement covers only city-initiated projects or broader citywide private and public projects. The item will remain on future agendas for information and potential clarification.
No formal board motions were required for these updates.
