Developer given go‑ahead to explore drilling well for 52‑unit Loyalton housing plan

Aug 19, 2025

Doug Lawlor told the council he wants to redevelop a trailer park into 52 new homes and was authorized by consensus to approach Sierra Valley Ground Water Management to seek drilling a well at no cost to the city; Councilmembers Mertton and Gerow will meet with him.

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At a timed item labeled Route 49 Partners, developer Doug Lawlor told the Loyalton City Council he plans to redevelop a trailer park site into 52 new homes and sought permission to approach Sierra Valley Ground Water Management about drilling a well to serve the project. By council consensus the council authorized Lawlor to pursue the drilling agreement; Councilmembers B. Mertton and J. Gerow volunteered to meet with him to stay informed.

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