Summary
The city's high-hazard dam and emergency spillway are being brought up to current state standards after voids were found under the spillway concrete. Construction is expected to start mid-2027, and the water system will be able to draw up to 2.75 million gallons a day once done.
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Millions of dollars — prior MDE funding is $15.75 million, and the city submitted a new request in the $30 million range with $4.1 million local share.
Every city water customer, through a more secure reservoir and a larger permitted water supply.
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