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Oswego board approves $26.41 million public works facility after soil problems raise cost
Summary
Trustees authorized a $26,408,960 budget for a new public works facility and approved a PUD amendment allowing the expansion. Soil borings revealed unsuitable soils that increased project costs by about $1.5 million; the board approved contingencies and design changes and directed staff to proceed to bidding with mitigations in place.
The Village of Oswego Village Board approved a resolution on Sept. 16, 2025, authorizing a $26,408,960 budget for a new Public Works facility and also granted the preliminary/final Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment needed for the expansion at 100 Theodore Drive.
Steve (public works staff) and consultants presented a revised budget after soil borings found widespread unsuitable soils on the planned site, prompting changes to the foundation and site work. Jack Hayes of Frederick Quinn and Andy Dogen of Williams Architects described a mitigation plan that includes undercutting unsuitable material, importing aggregate, using reinforcing fabrics in pavement areas, and installing rammed aggregate piers (also called geo‑piers) beneath building foundations.
“[W]e have a good and cost effective strategy to mitigate these…
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