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Okabena, MN

Water Tower Project

Project Updates

Project updates about the Okabena water tower project will be added here.

4/20/26

The contractor started construction on April 13^th. The sanitary sewer is installed along Honeysuckle Ln. The contractor will begin construction of the sanitary sewer along Elevator Dr. this week.

Project Overview / Objectives

Construction for the City of Okabena’s Water Tower Rehabilitation Project began April 2026. The locations of construction activities associated with the project are shown on the map and the work to be completed consists of installation of a water tower mixer, interior and exterior structure modifications, removing and replacing interior and exterior coatings, and installation of electrical and controls. The work will occur during the summer of 2026.

Anticipated schedule

Aug 2025: Advertisement for Bid and Bid Opening (Contractor: Classic Protective Coatings)
April 2026: Start of construction
July 2026: Substantial Completion
Oct 2026: Final Completion

Project Costs and Funding

Funding for the City of Okabena projects is 41.3% grants: $6.37M of $15.43M Total

Resident Resources

The City of Okabena, Contractors, and Bollig Engineering ask that everyone stay clear of construction zones, obey construction signs, and be safe and cautious around construction equipment. If you have questions or concerns about the project, please contact Tim O’Toole, on-site Resident Project Representative (RPR), or Jordan Odegard, Project Engineer.

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Project Progress

Tim O’Toole
Resident Project Representative
Bollig Engineering
totoole@bollig-engineering.com
320-403-5634

Brady Panitzke
Resident Project Representative
Bollig Engineering
bpanitzke@bollig-engineering.com
320-403-5620

Jordan Odegard
Project Manager / Resident Project Representative
Bollig Engineering
jodegard@bollig-engineering.com
320-403-5622

Classic Protective Coatings
Brad Smith
brad@classicprotectivecoatings.com
Direct 952-229-5667

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