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Lumberport gets update on water-project closeout, meter replacements and leak probes
Summary
The Thrasher Group told Lumberport officials Phase I of the water project is near closeout but needs two documents from contractor Ferguson and quotes to replace 17 missed meters; a contractor will inspect suspected leaks May 16, 2025, to help limit future rate increases.
The Town of Lumberport received a detailed written update on its water projects at the May 5 council meeting. Ryan Holcomb, project manager for The Thrasher Group, reported that Phase I closeout is nearly complete but remains contingent on two items from contractor Ferguson and on quotes to replace 17 meters omitted from the original scope.
Holcomb wrote that "Once these documents are received, the final pay application can be processed." He said Ferguson is also coordinating with Newman Plumbing to supply and replace the 17 meters and that he expects a use-of-contingency request to be presented to council at the June meeting if needed.
Holcomb also outlined Phase II work on a Shortline PSD interconnection, noting the project is in the submittal phase and is awaiting pump selection so the analysis of that alternative can be finalized. He cautioned that the town's 2025 PSC annual report may show significant water loss and that reducing that loss is important to keep post-project rate impacts low.
A contractor named Bowsel is scheduled for May 16, 2025, to investigate approximately six potential leaks; Holcomb said confirmed leaks would trigger bids for repairs and closer coordination with Quality Water to reconcile production versus water sold. The council earlier accepted the Quality Water water-and-sewer report, which staff said supports ongoing accountability efforts.
The Thrasher update and the council's acceptance of the enclosed Quality Water report leave the town positioned to pursue final payments and meter work pending the outstanding documents and quotes. The council did not make new financing commitments at the May 5 meeting.
