Marion Officials approve Water Infrastructure Project

The Marion County Commission made some big moves during its monthly meeting last week. Commissioners decided on a path forward to use a $1.2 million grant for the water system, approved funding to repair an out-of-order bridge, and made a couple of road improvement decisions.
The Commission approved the parameters for a Water Infrastructure Project and agreed to put the project out for bids. While they have $1.2 in grant funds, they expect additional funds to be needed. The project is expected to dramatically improve the "water loss" issue, as well as to improve emergency preparedness.
The project includes replacing all of the existing water meters with new meters, as well as new meter boxes where they are needed. The county's study of the water system showed that m...