Water utility construction costs far over budget
Lincoln County
Summary
Two critical water projects came in $4.5 million over budget because construction costs have outpaced inflation since the pandemic. Staff proposes deleting or delaying other water projects to cover it, saving $13 million over five years — and may revisit water rates.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
$4.5 million in overages on two projects, offset by more than $13 million in five-year CIP savings; a water rate study will be rerun.
Water customers get reliable service from two must-have projects without an immediate rate shock.
Areas counting on deleted or delayed waterline projects, like the Buffalo Shoals industrial park loop, will wait longer.
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