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Council approves bid for new Waukesha Water Utility operations center despite resident objections
Summary
The Waukesha Common Council unanimously approved a construction bid for a new Water Utility operations center, with officials saying the project will be paid from existing WIFIA funds and will not change the utility's previously projected rates. A resident urged the council to reconsider the $25 million project.
The Waukesha Common Council unanimously approved a construction bid for a new Waukesha Water Utility operations center on Tuesday, May 20, clearing the way for a replacement facility officials say is needed because the current building is outdated and undersized.
Alderperson Dean Matthews moved to approve the winning bid; Alderperson Heaven Slaven seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The utility and city officials who spoke on the proposal said the new facility responds to long-standing space and safety issues at the existing site. Kelly, a Waukesha Water Utility representative, told the council the current garage dates to 1972, trucks are tightly stored and roof…
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