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Council awards culvert repair contract after 72-inch culvert failure; project budget set at $225,500

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

After a 72-inch CMP culvert failure, council awarded a $157,800 construction contract to Kemp Sigmon Construction and adopted a budget ordinance establishing a $225,500 project fund that includes contingency and engineering costs.

Newton City Council on Nov. 10 awarded a construction contract to repair a failed 72-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert at North Frye and West 24th Street and adopted a budget ordinance establishing a capital project fund for the work.

Public Works and Utilities Director Dusty Wentz said the…

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