Board preauthorizes Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water’s $43.273 million infrastructure project

The board approved preauthorization for Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water Association’s proposed $43,273,000 project to build a new water treatment plant, wells, distribution lines, a water tower and booster stations serving parts of Lac qui Parle and Yellow Medicine counties. The minutes itemized the proposed funding mix: $26,179,000 in general obligation bonds; $2,194,000 USDA/RD grant; $8,264,000 state grant; $2,376,000 City of Cottonwood connection fees; $260,000 new customer connection fees; and $4,000,000 from LPRW.