Wastewater plant upgrades and multiple repair projects move forward; Dempsey control panel installation scheduled

Sep 3, 2026

Operations reported progress on wastewater treatment improvements (Inez, Dempsey), control-panel and pump installations scheduled for Sept. 3, and multiple smaller repair jobs; the board approved project resolutions and continues coordination with contractors and KYTC for easements and permitting.

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Toby reported that electrical work at Inez is complete and contractors are preparing for start-up and system design confirmation; he said Dempsey will receive a new control panel and two new pumps with work targeted to begin on September 3. Staff described progress on pump swaps, control-panel fabrication and chopper-pump upgrades to handle increased debris loads at certain plants.

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