Project Overview

The City of Howard Lake is reconstructing several deteriorating streets and utilities. This Street and Utilities Improvements Project will take place during the construction seasons of 2025 to 2027 and will focus on street and utility improvements, including sanitary sewer, water distribution, and storm sewer systems.

The streets within the project area are old and many are beyond reasonable repair. The sanitary sewer system was installed 75 years ago and is experiencing pipe issues such as cracks, failed pipes, infiltrations, and root intrusion. The water distribution system is also aging, and parts of it are too small for current water needs. The pipes in the water distribution system are largely made of 60-year-old cast iron. Similarly, most of the storm sewer system is at least 50 years old.

Safety and reliability are the primary reasons these improvements are needed. Aging infrastructure can lead to system failures, service interruptions, exposure to contaminants in drinking water, and unsafe driving conditions.

Construction will begin in May 2025 and will be completed by Summer 2026.

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Project Timeline

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Once construction begins, biweekly updates will be posted to the project website and the City’s social media accounts. These updates will also be delivered via text and email. Sign up to receive these updates on the right-hand side of this page.

The project team will also host monthly construction progress meetings that will be open to the public. Details on those meetings will be posted here once finalized.

If you have any questions, concerns, or access needs, please reach out via the contact information on the right. We encourage you to check out our resources on what to expect during construction. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation with this improvement project.