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Onalaska faces major Grandview Boulevard water‑main repair; staff estimates up to $400,000 for full replacement
Summary
Staff described a large water‑main leak on Grandview Boulevard discovered via SCADA on Dec. 24. Crews repaired the service, but photos show 40 feet of undermined roadway and a corroded ductile‑iron pipe installed in 1986. Staff outlined options from a $50,000–$75,000 street repair to a full water‑main replacement (estimated over $400,000) and will bring a recommendation to the City Council next week.
City staff reported a significant water‑main failure in the Grandview Boulevard area and outlined repair options and budget implications at Tuesday’s Board meeting.
Jared Holter described how SCADA alarms led crews to locate a leak the day before Christmas Eve; staff worked through the day and restored service to affected customers about 1:30 p.m. Holter said video and photos show the pipe undermined a long section of road and that the removed pipe segment had advanced corrosion down to the inner coating.
Holter said the failed line was…
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