Medium PriorityWater Utilitiesopen
8th Avenue West water transmission main redundancy
Summary
Staff jumped on a chance to install a redundant 18-inch water main while the road was already open, saving roughly $110,000 and protecting water service to the whole city if the existing line fails.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $277,000, roughly $110,000 (30%) cheaper than building it separately.
✅Who benefits
All water customers, who gain protection against a single point of failure.
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