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Staff reports: Turnbull Tire construction underway; Niocorp start expected Feb–March 2026; utility upgrades progressing
Summary
Staff reports to the Tecumseh council noted that Turnbull Tire has begun construction, Niocorp construction is expected to start Feb–March 2026, and utility work including a completed cooling project and ordered UV upgrade is underway; streets reported Arrowhead Drive design work and deferred truck/plow replacement.
During regular reports the council heard updates from multiple departments. Economic development and utility staff (Doug Goracke) reported that Turnbull Tire has begun construction on a new facility and demolition is almost complete, and that Niocorp construction is expected to begin in February or March 2026. The minutes state: "Turnbull Tire has begun construction on their new facility. Demo almost complete. Niocorp construction to begin Feb/March 2026." Utility Department notes include a completed cooling project with training to be scheduled and a UV upgrade ordered; service was installed at Turnbull Tire and staff are soliciting estimates for a building to house generator sets.
Streets staff reported they are working on the design of Arrowhead Drive, ordered replacement plow blades and will hold off on a truck/plow replacement for one year. These are operational updates; the minutes do not record a vote or additional funding approvals tied directly to the status reports.
