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Laurel Renewal Agency: Ditch-covering construction underway; short power outage planned Feb. 12

Laurel Renewal Agency · March 1, 2026

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Summary

The Laurel Renewal Agency reported that construction on Ditch Covering Task #5 has begun, with a planned power outage on Feb. 12 around 9:00–9:30 a.m. Initial construction is expected to be finished by end of March to permit turning the ditch on; landscaping will follow.

The Laurel Renewal Agency reported that construction on Ditch Covering Task #5 has begun and that crews expect to complete the initial construction phase by the end of March to allow the ditch to be turned on. The agency notified the public that power will be temporarily shut off on Thursday, Feb. 12, approximately 9:00–9:30 a.m., to allow work to proceed.

The minutes state that landscaping work will continue after the initial construction phase is completed. Dean Rankin suggested holding a ribbon-cutting celebration when the project is fully complete; details of any celebration were not specified. Staff and contractors are coordinating schedules and will communicate any additional interruptions or community impacts in advance.

During the meeting staff also noted Project 1 bid timing and other agenda items: bids for Project 1 are expected to go out at the end of February 2026 pending 100% design approval from the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). The committee set its next meeting for Feb. 23, 2026.