Knox Board of Works Approves Another Extension for Wastewater Project

The Knox Wastewater Treatment project has gotten yet another extension from the board of works. In September, Mayor Dennis Estok promised that there would be no more extensions, but when the board met again last month, members unanimously approved a third change order. It pushes substantial completion to this Thursday and final completion to December 11, while raising the cost by more than another $45,000.

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Koontz Lake Sewer Project Ahead of Schedule

Crews work to install rebar for the walls that will contain the tanks

Paul Warnke and Ken Jones came before the Starke County Commissioners this week to report on the progress of the Koontz Lake Sewer Project.

Jones told the Commissioners that the project is ahead of schedule and street and road restoration began this week which is making the public very happy.

The restoration could not begin until NIPSCO pressure tested the power to the grinder pumps. After that was done, the cuts in the road could be restored. Continue reading