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Tippecanoe-Chapman sewer district reports $52 million project on time and budget; seeks support for $7 million East Webster SRF application
Summary
The Tippecanoe-Chapman Regional Sewer District told commissioners a $52 million construction project is complete on time and on budget and requested a support letter for a proposed $7 million East Webster state revolving fund (SRF) application to extend sewer service to the Webster Lake East side.
Representatives of the Tippecanoe-Chapman Regional Sewer District updated Kosciusko County commissioners on recent work and sought county support for the district's next project.
Jeff Thornberg, board president, reported the district is finishing the construction phase of a $52,000,000 project "on time and on budget" and said the district is starting normal operations in a positive cash position. The district credited a multi-disciplinary advisory team and a voluntary board that included residents for the project's success.
The district described an East Webster project, the last segment needed to provide sewer service around Webster Lake. The estimate for that work is about $7,000,000. District representatives said roughly 220 homes are in the project area and about half have septic-to-well distances under the recommended 50-foot separation, which they described as a public-health concern. The district said it has applied for state revolving fund (SRF) assistance, is pursuing letters of support from state legislators and asked the county commissioners for a letter backing the SRF request.
Commissioners agreed to sign a letter of support; a motion to do so passed by voice vote.
What commissioners said: Commissioners praised the district for finishing the larger project under budget and emphasized the potential property and environmental benefits of extended sewer service, including improved lake stewardship and increased property values.
Next steps: The sewer district will pursue SRF funding and requested the county produce a letter of support, which the commissioners authorized. The district said it aims to seek SRF approval in July and will continue outreach to state legislators and the SRF program.
