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Project updates about the Okabena Infrastructure Improvements project will be added here.
The directional drilling of watermain and sanitary sewer has been completed. Grading along Elevator Dr. has been completed and sanitary sewer lining is scheduled for next week. The contractor is working on the remaining watermain tie-ins which require temporary water shutdowns. Storm sewer work will start on the north side of the school next week.
Sanitary is 90% complete. Reclaim of the streets has been completed. The lift station building rehabilitation has been completed. Directional drilling of the watermain is scheduled for end of June.
Water will be temporarily shut off to residents on June 4th for approximately 8 hours starting at 8:00AM.
The contractor is installing sanitary manholes in Sherwood Acres. Once all the manholes are installed in Sherwood Acres the contractor will install the meter pit south of the lift station building. The contractor will then move to Alley B and start installing watermain down Alley B to the north.
The contractor finished installing sanitary sewer along Elevator Dr. They have now moved to the east side of CSAH 9/Front St. and are installing sanitary sewer down the alley on the north side of Sherwood.
The contractor started construction on April 13th. The sanitary sewer is installed along Honeysuckle Ln. The contractor will begin construction of the sanitary sewer along Elevator Dr. this week.
Construction for the City of Okabena’s Infrastructure Improvements 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 replacement of watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, lift station building improvements, and the repaving of affected roadways. The project will also include a connection to the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System. Most of this work will occur during the summer of 2026, with final construction extending into the fall of 2027.
The following is a summary of the preliminary project schedule:
During construction, there may be some additional heavy truck and equipment traffic coming through your town. It will be necessary to close streets partially or completely to vehicular traffic for your safety. Street parking may also be restricted at some times and in certain areas.
Project funding for the City of Okabena projects is 41.3% grants: $6.37M of $15.43M Total
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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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
Patrick Hand
Project Manager/Estimator
Duininck Construction
Patrick.Hand@Duininck.Com
320.978.6011 Ext. 1321
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