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Council approves overnight repair of aging main after emergency blowout; cost estimate ~$86,000

Taylor City Council · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a contractor repair after a main blew on County Road (T H Johnson). Staff said crews will isolate and repair the 35‑year‑old line Friday night; the estimated repair cost is about $86,000 but the final cost may be higher if further hidden damage is found.

The Taylor City Council approved a consent‑agenda item on Jan. 8 authorizing an emergency repair of an aging transmission main that blew out in late December. City staff told council that the failure occurred on a 35‑year‑old section of the main and that crews will isolate the line and work overnight to make the repair.

"On December 24, our crews were called out…

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