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CDA signs contract for 6-unit affordable project at 405 S. 8th Avenue, preconstruction meeting set

City of Wausau Economic Development Committee · March 3, 2026
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Summary

The Community Development Authority reported a $500,000 ARPA allocation toward a 6-unit affordable rental project at 405 S. 8th Avenue, awarded a construction contract to North Central Construction, and scheduled a preconstruction meeting with a hoped-for start in spring and occupancy before year-end.

Tammy presented an update on the Community Development Authority's 6-unit affordable rental project at 405 South 8th Avenue, reporting that ARPA funds (about $500,000) are being used toward the development and that the CDA has an architectural design and contractor in place.

Project status: Tammy said the CDA issued an RFP for architectural services, finalized a design, and put the project out for bid. The selected contractor, North Central Construction, executed the contract last week and a preconstruction meeting is scheduled. Tammy said the contractor hopes to begin work in April or May and, if schedules allow, the units could be occupied before the end of the year.

Neighborhood outreach and timeline: Tammy thanked Alder Henke and neighborhood meetings for public information sessions; she said the contractor discussed staging and other questions with neighbors and that staff will proceed with preconstruction tasks.

What was not specified: Tammy did not provide a full project budget breakdown or a contract dollar amount in the committee presentation.