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Council hears proposal for expandable water tower to boost south-side pressure; project described as largely grant-funded
Summary
A consultant presentation outlined a proposed expandable water tower for South Edgewood to address low pressure; council members said four sites were considered, costs vary with tie-ins and property needs, and grants could cover most costs so residents would likely not see tax increases.
Council members heard an informational presentation from a water-tower company about a proposed water tower for South Edgewood aimed at improving water pressure and allowing future capacity expansion.
A council member who summarized the presentation said the consultant identified four possible tower sites and produced cost estimates that varied based on where main water lines would need to be extended and whether property acquisition would be necessary. The proposed tower design is expandable, the summary said, allowing the town to increase capacity later without replacing the structure.
The presentation included an initial financing discussion. Council members were told the town could seek grant funding to cover a substantial portion of the work and that the project, in its current informational stage, ‘‘shouldn’t cost the residents anything additionally’’ according to the summary presented at the meeting. Several members emphasized multiple public informational meetings would be held before any formal approval.
Council members asked follow-up questions about cost variances between sites and whether existing town-owned property could reduce expense and acquisition needs. The council did not take any formal action; members described this as an early-stage informational project with additional study, resident outreach and transparency planned.
The council indicated next steps would include additional informational meetings with residents and further evaluation of site-specific costs and water-main tie-ins.
