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Okeechobee utility authority updates vacuum-collection and Okotany pipe projects; commissioners push developer cooperation on ROW
Summary
OUA reported delays getting as-built and certification documents for vacuum collection stations; commissioners pressed a developer to cooperate on right-of-way for a DOT bypass that would facilitate utility extensions.
The Okeechobee Utility Authority told county commissioners it is close to completing the Southwest Service Area vacuum-collection work but is still waiting for contractors to supply as-built drawings and certified testing so parts of the system can be placed in service.
OUA General Manager John Hayford described two related projects: Project 2, the vacuum-collection system serving Eagle Bay/Old Dixie, and Project 3, pipeline work toward Okotany. Hayford said the contractor remains behind on as-built documentation and DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) certification for one vacuum station; staff expects the as-built package for the southern element (Vac Station 4) soon but had no firm date for the northern element (Vac Station…
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