At least a dozen sample are taking daily at the Wastewater Plant Operation Center. They test everything for bacteria to chemicals. It is an important job because people are drinking the water down the line. John Collins, Public Works Director said, “It is very spacious but we’re projecting for 50 years in the future so in ten years we don’t have to add on.”
Wastewater
$6 Million Sewerage Project at Airport
On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the Hall County Board and the Grand Island City Council approved the low bid for the Sewerage Project at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport. “The airport is one of the critical pieces of infrastructure that supports the city,” said John Collins, Public Works Director for the City of Grand Island.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Wins Safety Award, Again
John Collins, Public Works Director said “It is not the first time the city has received the awards, but it is no less an honor.” The award is to not only recognize safety in wastewater facilities, but also to promote it.
North Interceptor Repair
John Collins, Public Works Directors, talks with Alex Whitney about the repairs needs to the wastewater pipe in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Vacuum on Wheels
New Lift Station
Grand Island, Nebraska opens a new lift station near I-80. John Collins says it is one of the thing investor look for in a City.
City Celebrates Wastewater Improvements
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.
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.
John Collins hosted ribbon cutting ceremony for the new head work.
Cutting the ribbon for the new Head Work.
Grand Island new Head Work
Outside view of the new Head Work
Work in Grand Island, Nebraska – Summer 2015
3rd Street at Locust
3rd and Walnut
3rd and Cedar
Intersection Improvement at Capital and North
Below are some pictures of some of the projects underway in Grand Island, NE.
Capital Avenue – Wastewater Line Installation
Sewage Work near Stolley Park
Multi-Million Dollar Saving
John Collins and Marvin Strong explain to City Council how A Clean Water Revolving Fund load could be the answer to the city’s ongoing wastewater upgrades.
John Collins, PE 