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Charlotte Water to pay change order after leaking raw-water main found under I‑85; council questions minority contracting goals
Summary
City Council approved an amendment to a Charlotte Water pipeline contract after crews found a leaking 1911 cast-iron raw-water main under I‑85. Councilmembers asked why partner jurisdictions were not contributing and pressed staff on minority and small-business participation goals as the contract value grew.
The Charlotte City Council approved a change order and contract amendment on April 28 for work to repair and replace a raw‑water pipeline between the Beatty's Ford and Franklin plants after crews discovered a leak beneath Interstate 85.
Nut Graf: City Water officials said the work began as a planned pipeline installation between treatment facilities and became an urgent repair when an older cast‑iron main was found leaking beneath the interstate. Council members praised the quick action but pressed staff on contracting goals and whether partner jurisdictions that share the infrastructure had contributed to costs.
What staff told council Deputy Director Ron Hargrove of Charlotte Water explained the sequence of events: during the pipeline installation under I‑85 a sleeve was placed…
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