The Robbinsdale City Council has approved the findings of a study recommending an upgrade of the city's water facilities to provide safe drinking water through 2050.
The study, conducted by engineering services firm Bolton & Menk, looked at ways to improve the city's aging water infrastructure. Robbinsdale currently operates three treatment plants that pull water from five underground wells.
According to the study, the most cost-effective option would be a centralized treatment plant to replace the three existing facilities. It also recommends building a larger water tower and drilling wells to connect to the new treatment plant.
Construction costs would be around $16 million. The city has $7 million allotted for improvements, and the rest could be funded through low-interest state loans.
"Having everything consolidated into one location, I think will save a lot of operations costs," said Richard McCoy, Robbinsdale's public works director and city engineer.
Miguel Otárola
Plymouth
City seeking input on community center
Plymouth officials are asking residents whether they believe the 18-year-old Plymouth Creek Center is in need of expansion.
The center, at 14800 34th Av. N., typically is used for weddings, senior programs and other events. A study conducted last year determined that demand for the building has outpaced capacity, and that many of its rooms need renovating.
