City of Mendota — Sewer updates nearing completion Work is nearing completion on a three-phase project to update and replace aging sewer equipment in Mendota. Phase 2 was completed on Oct. 26 with the arrival of the new lift pump station. The pre-fabricated building arrived in town by semi-truck and was hoisted into place with a large crane. The building will serve as the Motor Control Center, providing the electrical controls for the automated lift station that ensures waste water travels to the waste water treatment. The prior lift station was originally installed in the late 1960s with renovations in the mid 1990s, explained Public Works Director Tim Kimrey, who is overseeing the project. The installation of the new system provides an upgraded system and houses a backup power generator and should prevent sewage backups in residences in the 3rd Ward. The multi-phased system also includes more than 1,500 feet of new 12-inch force main. The final phase in the upgrades is on target for completion before the end of 2021 and includes eliminating the old lift station. The project costs are at about $3.5 million and has been funded by the PHOTO SUBMITTED BY CITY OF MENDOTA city. Kimrey said saving and budgeting Pictured above, a crane hoists the building that will house the new lift pump station, completing allowed the city to pay for the project phase 2 in the sewer replacement and updates for this year. without incurring extra debt.
MAYOR: David W. Boelk CITY CLERK: Emily J. McConville TREASURER: Heath Davis ALDERMEN:
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