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Council approves wastewater change order and funding for West 15th water main replacement

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a $190,300 budget amendment to cover a wastewater treatment plant manifold pipe cleaning change order and approved funding adjustments to cover a $259,200 shortfall on the West 15th waterline replacement, plus $373,000 for mill and overlay work from Powell Bill funds.

The Newton City Council on June 3 approved additional funding for two utility projects after staff described scope changes and funding gaps.

Public Works Director Dennis Falder told council that an inspection and cleaning project for a 36‑inch manifold pipe feeding the wastewater treatment plant uncovered additional broken valves and an existing tee that had to be removed for cleaning. Those unplanned…

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