Wausau Waterworks Works Meeting - 11/4/26

The Wausau Waterworks Commission’s regular meeting on November 4, 2026, reviewed a shortfall in anticipated 2027 funding: the utility received less than it had budgeted for, and a lower-scoring project may need to be financed with additional borrowing or reduced in scope. The borrowing was scheduled for discussion by the Finance Committee and Council on November 10, with a possible budget amendment. The transcript’s closing fragment also mentions $4.1 million in public-side borrowing, but does not provide further context. The commission received updates that the headworks project was nearing completion and the Cherry Street lift station was ready for closeout; the 2026 sewer rehabilitation contract had been awarded to Visions, with a project kickoff meeting still pending.

The commission considered DOT-related water and sewer easement documents and approved a quitclaim deed for parcel 6 and a non-reimbursement statement; officials said the utility expected no relocation costs because its infrastructure was outside the work area. The October 6 meeting minutes were also approved. No other procurement decisions were identified.