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City Projects

Water System Modernization

In progress

Project milestones

What's been finished so far and what's targeted next. Dates in the future are targets and can shift as work progresses — for the most current status, see the Overview.

  1. June 2025 Notice to proceed issued Done

    The contractor mobilized and construction began on the Water System Modernization project.

  2. December 2025 Water valves opened and pump start-up Done

    Valves were opened in mid-December, followed by scheduled pump start-up with the contractor — setting the stage for filling the new water tower and disinfecting the system.

  3. January 2026 Transmission main and booster station complete Done

    The transmission main from La Cygne and the booster station were finished, with finish grading underway and the SCADA control system coming online. Overall progress was about 43% at the end of January.

  4. March 2026 KDHE water-tower permit received Done

    The City received its Kansas Department of Health and Environment permit for the new water tower on March 2, 2026 — a key step toward putting the tower into service for storage and steady pressure.

  5. Now Phase 2 — distribution lines and meters underway In progress

    New neighborhood water lines and roughly 830 meters are being installed, with active work in the northeast and southwest. Phase 1 (source & storage) is in final punch-list.

  6. Target: by April 10, 2027 Distribution main complete Targeted

    All new distribution lines installed and tied in.

  7. Target: by April 30, 2027 Project complete Targeted

    Final meters set, testing finished, and site cleanup and restoration wrapped up.