Committee identifies wastewater capacity as constraint, backs redundancy options

Aug 20, 2026

Committee members warned that a single wastewater crossing beneath the river limits growth and discussed alternatives including a second line, a crossing tied to a future footbridge, or full replacement of the existing crossing; members expressed support for redundancy-focused options.

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Committee members raised wastewater capacity as a significant constraint on future growth and reviewed three alternatives: building a second wastewater line beneath the river, installing a wastewater crossing tied to a planned footbridge, or replacing the existing river crossing line. Members noted the vulnerability of relying on a single crossing and said options that add redundancy are preferable.

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