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Board approves NIPSCO gas-main bore with minimum-depth requirement

Allen County Drainage Board ยท June 4, 2026
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Summary

The board approved NIPSCO's request to install an 8-inch plastic gas main via directional bore in ACHD right-of-way on Simon Road, requiring boring to be at least 5 feet below the lowest ditch grade or 3 feet below existing tile.

NiSource/NIPSCO requested an encroachment to install a new 8" plastic gas main by directional bore within the Andrews Br.1 Drain easement in ACHD right-of-way on Simon Road (Doc #26-116). ACSO recommended approval and the board approved the petition with a depth requirement intended to protect the regulated drain: the boring must be a minimum of 5 feet below the lowest ditch grade or 3 feet below tile.

Ronald W. Turpin moved to approve the encroachment with the stated condition; Richard E. Beck Jr. seconded and the motion carried. The minutes record the operational condition but do not record separate roll-call vote totals.