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First project in massive water infrastructure overhaul underway 2011-03-29 - Jones ST, Columbia, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener. Jones Street between the Adair County Public Library on Greensburg ST, and Merchant Street is the first project in the Columbia/Adair Utilities District's massive overhaul of the aging City of Columbia water distribution system. The one-block work, here is slowed somewhat because the lines being replaced are under a WPA (Works Progress Administration) era concrete street. Also underway in this first phase will be new waterline on the Greensburg Street side of the Adair County School District Campus. The work is significant in that it is an affirmation that the utilities district is keeping its promise to replace the ancient distribution system, according to CAUD General Manager Lenny Stone. The lines in this area would be approximately 75 years old. Overall, the district anticipates the overall cost for city work to be in the $8-10 million range, and will be completed as fast as grants and low cost loans can be obtained. Permalink | Comments?

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