MetroNet warns permit turnaround can stretch schedule; project work could extend into 2028
Summary
MetroNet told commissioners that municipal permit turnaround and utility coordination can slow production; the company said it sometimes schedules builds far ahead and that local permitting capacity could create stop/start work that affects project pace and staffing.
MetroNet representatives said their schedule for the clustered market depends heavily on local permit turnaround and coordination with utilities and road authorities. The company cautioned that while it plans production sequences, municipal capacity can create delays; "we've kinda set the schedule kinda lightly because we don't know how it's gonna go," a MetroNet presenter said.
Commissioners asked whether city permitting staff could handle the expected volume; MetroNet said typical turnaround in other markets ranges widely and that a two‑week engineering review would be within expectations, while slower jurisdictions can stretch reviews to months. The company said it sometimes places projects on a multi‑year calendar and that inconsistent permitting can force crews to pause work and affect staffing levels.
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