Water Supply - Construction Updates
The intent of this general construction update is to give an overview of the work completed and a projection of work expected in the following weeks. Construction progress may differ from the information provided because of weather or other construction elements. See the July 18, 2025, construction update which includes contact information if you have any questions.
Previous work overview, June 20, 2025, through July 18, 2025:
- The limits of construction (flagged lathe) were staked along Bay Road, 6th Street, and Oak Hill Road.
- Contractor delivered pipes and fittings along the water main route on Bay Road, 6th Street, and Oak Hill Road.
- Contractor began to fuse polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe together on the Metropolitan Utilities District (MUD) South Platte Plant and along the project route.
- Contractor installed water main pipe along 6th Street, working north from Oak Hill Road and currently is north of Nicholas Road.
- Contractor began water main installation at the MUD South Platte Plant.
- Contractor installed the main water pipe by trenchless methods under Bay Road near Buccaneer Boulevard.
Upcoming work overview, July 19 through August 1, 2025:
- Contractor will continue the installation of the water main along 6th Street, working north toward School and Bay Roads.
- Contractor will continue installation of the water main pipe at the MUD South Platte Plant.
- Contractor will continue installation of pipe in areas where trenchless construction is required along Bay Road, 6th Street, and Oak Hill Road.
Plattsmouth Water Supply 60% Design
On Monday, November 4, a public meeting was held to share information about the 60% Design phase of the project to purchase water from Metropolitan Utilities District. This will include running pipe under the Platte River near Buccaneer Bay and proceeding south to Oak Hill Road and Avenue B. More detail can be found in the PowerPoint presentation from November 4.