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Riverton outlines roughly $9 million in road, water and airport projects
Summary
Public Works Director Tolman told the Riverton City Council the city is managing roughly $9 million in ongoing and planned construction projects, including a $4.6 million Riverview Road reconstruction (city share ~$2.7M), a slurry-seal program, Airport parking improvements and a wastewater treatment plant upgrade bid.
Riverton’s public works department told the City Council on Dec. 2 that the city has about $9 million in active and upcoming projects funded through a mix of the 1% optional sales tax, grants, and county partnerships.
Public Works Director Tolman detailed the Riverview Road reconstruction as one of the largest pieces: about a mile of roadway with water, sewer and storm improvements plus added lighting and an expanded walking path. Tolman said the project is shared with Fremont County (city paying roughly 55% and county 45%), leaving the city’s share at about $2.7 million of a roughly $4.6 million total.
Other highlights included South Smith Road drainage improvements, a concrete replacement program that upgraded curb, gutter and ADA ramps, and a slurry-seal program that covered about 8.9 miles of roadway at a cost near $396,000 — a larger footprint than the prior year. Tolman said the city also will complete Spruce Street utility replacement and is preparing a Willow Creek Elementary Safe Routes to School sidewalk project under grant deadlines through December 2026.
Tolman noted several airport-related projects, including a recently completed airport parking lot (about $1.2 million) and larger terminal and general aviation apron projects in earlier planning stages. He also said a wastewater treatment plant process upgrade has a pending bid opening tied to a ~$2.8 million grant.
Council members thanked staff for work on visible neighborhood improvements and asked for continued tracking of project costs, schedules and funding sources. Tolman said many projects leverage grant funding and county participation and that staff will provide follow-up data as requested.
Next steps: staff will continue construction coordination through winter as conditions permit and bring any major contract actions back to the council.
