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Valley Street project bidding delayed as DWR permit remains pending

Ward County Water Resource Board · March 9, 2026
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Summary

HDR reported 77% of the Valley Street project budget has been invoiced and that a DWR surface drain permit remains unapproved; the Board voted 5-0 to delay a decision on bidding until the permit is resolved.

Chris Korkowski reported that 77% of the Valley Street project budget has been invoiced and that the temporary construction easement for Michael Baker’s property was signed Feb. 23. He told the Board the Department of Water Resources had not yet approved the surface drain permit application, which delayed cost-share submission and the project timeline.

Board member Travis Zablotney moved to delay a decision about advertising or bidding until the DWR issues its decision; Jason Zimmerman seconded and the motion passed 5-0. No new bidding timeline was set; staff were instructed to return the item once the permit is approved.

The Board also received the project invoicing summary and easement status; the missing permit remains the key constraint to moving from design to construction procurement.