SR 44 Water & Sewer Extension design expansion
Summary
A roughly 160-home subdivision off State Road 44 is coming, with the county chipping in $1.5 million of ARPA money to extend water and sewer. The work must finish by November 30 or the funds disappear, and Reading Sun is the winning bidder.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.5 million in county ARPA funding, with forfeiture if work isn't done by November 30.
Future Maple Hills residents and the city's utilities footprint.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Redevelopment Commission - Sep 9, 2026
Mayor Costin updated the commission on running water and sewer lines to the new subdivision between State Road 44 and State Road 252. That infrastructure is a prerequisite for new homes and growth there.
Redevelopment Commission - Aug 12, 2026
A roughly 160-home subdivision off State Road 44 is coming, with the county chipping in $1.5 million of ARPA money to extend water and sewer. The work must finish by November 30 or the funds disappear, and Reading Sun is the winning bidder.
Board of Works and Safety - Jul 13, 2026
Twelve contractors want to build the water and sewer extensions along SR 44, with base bids from about $465,000 to $815,000. The board reviewed qualifications before letting the Mayor sign the winning contract.
Board of Works and Safety - Mar 23, 2026
A planned 65-acre, 168-home subdivision between SR 44 and SR 252 needs water and sewer lines extended along its new divided entrance off SR 44. The city will pay $39,200 for design now but expects county ARPA funds to reimburse it if construction finishes by the end of 2026.
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