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Gatlinburg commission authorizes bond measures to fund expanded water treatment project

Gatlinburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen · January 15, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved initial and bond resolutions to permit up to $3 million in general obligation borrowing for a water treatment plant expansion, citing increased project scope and contractor pricing that raise capacity from about 2 million to over 3 million gallons per day.

The Gatlinburg Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to advance bond measures that allow the city to borrow up to $3,000,000 to supplement the water treatment plant expansion budget.

City staff and project consultants reported the city has a construction manager at risk (CMAR) on board and that more detailed design and contractor pricing have increased project costs during the construction-phase…

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