Mifflin County approves water‑main replacement project for Juniata Terrace with Geyer Brothers

Mifflin County commissioners approved an agreement with Geyer Brothers for the Juniata Terrace Water Main Replacement Project, a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) competitive project intended to upgrade a 4‑inch main to an 8‑inch main along roughly 3,600 linear feet and to extend the line under Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks.

Staff described the project route: the new 8‑inch main will be extended from the existing MCIDC Industrial Park along Roundhouse Road, make a 90‑degree crossing under Norfolk Southern Railroad, continue uphill and then parallel Community Avenue to a connection near the existing water tank. The work is intended to provide an additional source/loop for the borough’s system; the new line will be owned and maintained by the municipal authority, not the county.

Meeting materials referenced a county agreement amount of $587,322 and also discussed a total contract amount of $921,380, of which $837,618 was shown as construction costs; staff said the project comprises about 3,600 linear feet of piping and anticipated substantial completion within 120 days of notice to proceed. Staff further stated that competitive project rules mean any excess funds (reported as about $163,000 in the record) must be returned to “DCD” as noted in the presentation; the county also has roughly $167,000 in 2020 entitlement funds that could be used for other eligible water projects.

Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the agreement by voice vote. The record identifies the project as a competitive CDBG project and notes that ownership and long‑term maintenance will rest with the municipal authority.

No additional conditions or changes to the contractor were noted in the meeting record; staff told commissioners the contractor had been known to the county but did not provide a full past‑work history in the public remarks recorded.