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Owendale Sewer Lagoon Project Finally Ready to Start
Mary Drier/Mike Kaufman
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:06:18 EST
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Repairs to the village of Owendale's lagoon are edging forward.
During the last village meeting, it was reported the sewer lagoon repair project has received a "notice to proceed" from project engineer Fleis and Vandenbrink.
The next step is for the village to schedule a meeting with Fleis and Vandenbrink, and McEachin Excavating to set the date for the lagoon repairs to start.
It was reported the lagoon has been discharged for the fall, and the water level is very low in anticipation of the work to begin.
Village officials have been dealing with infrastructure issues with the lagoon since 2022.
Some of the problems with the lagoon include replacing valves and a concrete pump-house structure that are worn out due to tonnage.
The lagoon, which is north of the village, needs to have repair work done in order for it to be in compliance with the Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) standards, and to preserve it.
Also, the council plans to meet with financial advisors Plante-Moran and Bay Port State Bank to explore the possibility of opening a short term, closed end line of credit to cover any delays in receiving reimbursements from the state for grant money that has been received to fund the lagoon project.
The annual Santa in the Village event will be held in the Community Building on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m.
