Summary
The city locked in $500,000 in state funding for watermain replacement on four streets and accepted $50,000 in grant money for sewer pipe lining — plus a $52,795 sewer fix on Bristol Drive serving about 220 homes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
$500,000 in OPWC funding plus $50,000 in CDBG grant funds and a $52,795 contract award.
Residents on the affected streets get more reliable water and sewer service.
Residents along the route may face temporary construction disruption, though no backyards will be affected.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council (Work) - Aug 17, 2026
Vandalia is trying to catch up on decades-old water mains that cause breaks and outages. The MDNPP project is the next phase, and the city is doubling its replacement pace going forward.
City Council (Regular) - Aug 17, 2026
Aging water mains, hydrants and service connections on five streets would be replaced, with roads milled and resurfaced afterward. The city is chasing $500,000 in state funds toward the $1.6 million cost.
City Council (Regular) - Jul 20, 2026
Aging water mains near the pool and along Randler Avenue will be replaced for about $1.5 million, with $500,000 covered by state funding.
City Council (Work) - Jun 15, 2026
A roughly $1.5 million water main replacement along Pool Avenue is set for award, backed by $500,000 in state funding. Council probed the contractor's past delays and confirmed backyards won't be affected.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 2, 2026
The city locked in $500,000 in state funding for watermain replacement on four streets and accepted $50,000 in grant money for sewer pipe lining — plus a $52,795 sewer fix on Bristol Drive serving about 220 homes.
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