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Council authorizes Jacobs for Big Creek Dam No. 2 design amid urgency to protect city water supply
Summary
City authorized a $286,624 consultant contract with Jacobs to design repairs for Big Creek Dam No. 2 conduits after state inspections found corrosion and erosion; staff said the work is critical to maintain reliable municipal water supply and expects a 6‑month design schedule.
The Newport City Council authorized a professional‑services contract with Jacobs to design rehabilitation work for Big Creek Dam Number 2, approving a fee of $286,624 and authorizing the city manager to execute a contract subject to attorney review.
City Engineer Chris Beatty told the council that Big Creek Dams 1 and 2 supply…
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