From The Mineral County Miner (Toni Steffens-Steward):
The water line project started with the first phase that replaced lines under La Garita Street, and the second phase was just recently finished. The fourth and final phase of construction is planned to start in the spring of 2011. Replacement work will begin at the south end of town on Sept. 7, and the town council is assuring businesses that the project will be done as delicately as possible…
The project became necessary mainly due to the age of the system, but it will also help to increase system capacity and fire protection requirements.
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