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City outlines water‑plant repairs, asbestos abatement and pump‑station progress

City of Smithville Board of Aldermen · October 8, 2025
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Summary

Staff reported discovery of asbestos cement piping at the water treatment plant and recommended abatement ($19,000) and underdrain replacement ($173,000); city also outlined progress on the 144th Street pump station ($4.9M contract) and commercial street pedestrian project takeover by the surety after contractor default.

City staff updated the Board of Aldermen on multiple infrastructure projects, including work at the water treatment plant, the 144th Street pump station and progress on a commercial street pedestrian improvement project.

Chuck Soules reported that crews found asbestos cement pipe and older filter underdrains at the water treatment plant installed in the 1970s. He told the board the city has contacted an asbestos abatement…

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