John Collins hosted the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new Head Work at the Wastewater Treatment plant. The new facility will pump 50 million of waste water a day.
City of Grand Island
John Collins Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The City of Grand Island had a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Head Works at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It was hosted by John Collins, Public Works Director. Attendees included the Mayor, City Administrator, and other City Council Members.
Capital/Broadwell Intersection Improvement Delayed
Soil contamination found during construction at Capital Avenue and Broadwell has delayed the project.
Platte River Near Flood Stage
John Collins credits several construction projects and drainage cleaning with keeping Grand Island dry during this flood event.
Broadwell and Capital Avenues will be closed until August 19.
John Collins said that this closure will be longest of the project. The project is expected to be completed by June 2016.
Grand Island Examing Connecting to I-80
John Collins said the sewer line extension should be completed by April 2016.
Eddy Street underpass remains closed for contaminant testing
John Collins said these tests are necessary for remediation.
Collins to ask Council Approval for One-and-Six Year Improvement Plan
There are many projects on the One-and-Six Year Improvement Plan including Capital Avenue Widening, South Blaine Street, and a lot of project in conjunction with the Department of Roads.
2015 Road Improvement Plan
John Collins will present the 2015 Road Improvement Plans to the City Council on February 10 and 24. The biggest project are Capital Avenue widening.
New Sewer Line Going In
John Collins discusses the new sewer line going in along Capitol Avenue.




