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Commission awards state‑funded sewer contract for West Britain and Empire projects

Benton Harbor City Commission · March 17, 2026
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The commission approved a contract award for sanitary‑sewer improvements on West Britain and Empire Avenue to the low bidder; the work is funded by a Michigan Clean Water State Revolving Fund grant (sewer grant pool ~ $19.5 million) and must be completed before the grant period expires in October.

The Benton Harbor City Commission voted March 16 to authorize the city manager to execute a contract for sanitary‑sewer improvements in the West Britain and West Empire neighborhoods.

City staff said the project was part of the city’s clean‑water project plan submitted to the State of Michigan and is funded through the state Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF). Project design and study work were completed in prior years, the project was bid this…

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