Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

The Kimball City Council on Tuesday, May 16, spent a significant amount of meeting time on presentations and reports from Olsson Engineering on preliminary expansion and upgrades to the sewer and water systems in Kimball.

Using GIS, surveys and opening up manhole covers, Olsson has determined efficiencies and problem areas. The town has anywhere from 4-inch sewer pipes, which are unacceptable, to 6-inch and 8-inch, with 8-inch required for new construction.

Olsson Engeering recommended four projects: Project A is lines identified by the operator and too small for lining; Project B covers l...