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Council hears 10-year MUC capital plan, staff cites grants and low-rate financing for water and sewer work

City of Saint Albans City Council · April 7, 2026
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City consultant Greg Belcher presented a phased 10-year water and wastewater capital improvement plan including meter replacement and lead-service-line work; staff said grant funding and favorable financing are available and that rate increases would likely be phased.

Council received a detailed update on the Municipal Utility Commission'funded capital improvement plan for water and wastewater systems, with consultant Greg Belcher (Chapman Technical) outlining a three-phase, roughly 10-year approach and staff describing financing options to accelerate critical projects.

Belcher said the plan prioritizes water and wastewater plant work in Phase 1, followed by collection and distribution improvements in later phases. He reported that the city has sourced a mix of grants and…

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