Aging water mains to be replaced next summer

The Town of Ekalaka plans to use over $1.6 million in combined funding to replace nearly one mile of aging water lines. Construction is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2022, according to a preliminary engineering report completed by Great West Engineering of Billings. An anticipated bid date is early next spring.

The project focuses on replacing old cast iron pipe lines with PVC, starting with sections that are the highest priority. All of the water mains on Munro Avenue, Sandy Street and Senator Street will be replaced, as will a section of pipe on Chicago Avenue and a large majority...