GOLDEN SPIKE MILESTONE FOR SIBLEY

The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System celebrated a “golden spike” milestone in its construction when just northeast of Sibley, Metro Construction installed the final section of pipe in the System’s 310 miles of transmission pipeline. Attendees signed the gold colored 12-inch diameter pipe before it was lowered into the trench.  Remarks were made by various Lewis & Clark members, as well as officials from the Bureau of Reclamation, Banner Associates and the offices of Senators Grassley and Ernst. 

“The first section of pipe was installed on June 14, 2004, so this day was over 20 years in the making,” said Chairman Murray Hulstein of Sioux Center.  “Construction on the third and final phase of the water treatment plant is not expected to be completed until 2028, so we still have a ways to go but finally reaching this important milestone is certainly reason to celebrate,” said Hulstein.

Sibley is expected to be connected in October when the nearby meter building is completed.  They will be the last of the 20 members to be connected.