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Waynetown council reviews multi‑phase HWC study estimating $8–$9M for utilities along SR 25
Summary
HWC Engineering presented a four‑phase feasibility study to extend water and sewer along the west side of SR 25 north of Waynetown. Phase 1 is prioritized with combined estimated costs of about $2.65 million; later phases could require major treatment plant upgrades and developer contributions.
HWC Engineering outlined a phased plan July 9 to extend water and sewer utilities along the west side of State Road 25 north of Waynetown, presenting engineered layouts, capacity questions and multi‑million dollar cost estimates.
Keegan Dunn of HWC said the study breaks the project into four phases. Phase 1 — described as the priority — would replace an existing gravity sewer north of Race Street and extend gravity sewer to the northern boundary of that phase, and upsize and extend water mains along Race Street and SR 25. HWC estimated Phase 1 costs at roughly $1,750,000 for wastewater work and $900,000 for water improvements.
Later phases carry larger price tags. HWC estimated Phase 2 wastewater improvements at about $2,280,000 and water components including a new 200,000‑gallon elevated tank, pump station and an 8‑inch main at about $2,880,000. Phase 3 and some Phase 4 lateral extensions are expected to be paid by developers, but the study notes that full build‑out would likely require major capacity upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and water treatment plant (WTP) that were not evaluated in the report.
The firm recommended a stepwise timeline beginning with council approval of the feasibility study in July 2025, a rate analysis and funding determination by October 2025, design and bid documents by spring 2026, and construction tentatively scheduled for October 2026–April 2027. Keegan Dunn handed the council a two‑page summary and answered questions about phasing and cost allocation.
Council members and residents discussed how parcels were selected for inclusion on HWC’s map. Resident Brad Eads and Katheryn Eads said land labeled as commercial remains agricultural today and that neighbors were not notified when recent construction occurred. Council President Bob Cox said some property boundaries were added at landowner request and that commercial interest could help offset project costs if businesses locate on the extended services.
The study flags a key constraint: the need to assess and likely expand WWTP and WTP capacity before advancing beyond Phase 1. Town staff and the council will next consider a rate analysis and potential funding sources; the council approved HWC’s final invoice for $1,500 at the same meeting.
