Merchants Square Area Road and Utility Improvements Public-Private Agreement
Summary
About 8,000 feet of 12-inch sewer main that surcharges in heavy rain will be upsized to 18 inches, plus 2,600 feet of old water main replaced all at once to avoid re-digging. It's the first big project in the Merchants Square utility overhaul.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract of $15.6 million including owner's contingency.
Residents and businesses in Merchants Square get more reliable sewer and water service.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Public Works - Oct 21, 2026
About 8,000 feet of 12-inch sewer main that surcharges in heavy rain will be upsized to 18 inches, plus 2,600 feet of old water main replaced all at once to avoid re-digging. It's the first big project in the Merchants Square utility overhaul.
Board of Public Works - Oct 7, 2026
A $463,815 inspection contract covers extensive water and wastewater construction on both ends of the Merchants Square development area.
Board of Public Works - Jun 3, 2026
The board was scheduled to hold a public hearing on recommending a public-private agreement for building, operating and eventually transferring road and utility improvements in the Merchants Square area. This affects traffic, access and infrastructure around a busy retail corridor.
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