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Kentland says $8 million engineering estimate stalls water-system project; town will seek alternatives
Summary
Mike Davis said an unexpected engineering cost estimate pushed the state revolving fund water-system project to an estimated $8 million, which he described as "untenable," and that the town is pursuing alternative solutions for drinking-water and stormwater priorities in 2025.
Mike Davis, a member of the Kentland Town Board and chair of the Kentland Task Force, told viewers the town had pursued and received a state revolving fund grant for its water system but that an unexpected engineering cost estimate raised the total project price to about $8 million.
"The unexpected engineering cost proposed rendered the $8 million price tag untenable," Davis said, and he stated the town is pursuing alternative solutions rather than proceeding with the project as currently costed.
Davis framed water and stormwater management as top priorities for the board in 2025 and said the town is also planning maintenance for sewage-treatment facilities and related equipment. No detailed breakdown of the engineering costs or an updated budget was provided in the presentation.
The presentation did not include a formal vote or an approved plan to finance the revised project. Davis said the town will continue to pursue options, which may include revising project scope, seeking additional grants or matching funds, or staging work over multiple years.
