Flint to Move Forward with KWA as Permanent Water Source
In a press conference this morning, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver announced the city will move forward with the KWA as its permanent water source.
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Genesee Cty. Drain Commissioner Talks Flint Water Crisis, Gives KWA Update and More
Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright spoke with WFNT on Tuesday morning to give an update on KWA, discuss the Flint water crisis and more.
Upgrade Made to Flint Water Treatment Plant in Preparation of KWA
The City of Flint has taken a step toward the eventual transition to use of the Karegnondi Water Authority Pipeline with a much needed upgrade to the City's Water Treatment Plant.
Karegnondi Water Authority Project Receives Bond Buyer Award
The bond sale from earlier this year for the Kaergnondi Water Authority project has resulted in an award. According to a news release from the Genesee County Drain Commissioner's Office, the project has been awarded the Midwest Region "Deal of the Year" from The Bond Buyer...
KWA Construction to Force Temporary Road Closure
The Genesee County Drain Commissioner's Office has announced that KWA construction crews will be closing down a section of Coldwater Road about 1/4 mile east of M-15 on Tuesday morning. The brief closure will begin at 7 a.m. with the road rescheduled to open by noon...
Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled as KWA Pipeline Reaches Genesee County
A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for this week as the KWA pipeline project reaches Genesee County.
According to a news release from Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright's office, the next phase of the project is underway...
KWA Pipeline Receives Department of Environmental Quality Authorization
The Karegnondi Water Authority has received its authorization from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow construction of 80 miles of pipeline from Lake Huron to the City of Flint. The notice was issued on Monday, June 16th...
Flint EM Gives City Council More Time on Budget Recommendations
Flint Emergency Manager Darnell Earley is giving City Council more time to make recommendations before adopting the next fiscal year budget.
According to ABC 12, Earley made the comments during a press briefing on Thursday morning. Earley and staff have also taken some recommendations into account...
Grand Blanc Company Wins Bid for Part of KWA Pipeline Construction
A Grand Blanc company has been awarded a contract to help with construction of the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline.
According to a news release from Genesee County Drain Commissioner Jeff Wright's office, Zito Construction Company made the winning bid to install an iron transmission main along part of the pipeline route...
Jobs being Posted for New American SpiralWeld Pipe Plant in Flint
American SpiralWeld Pipe Co. – the company that will manufacture pipe for the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline from Lake Huron to Flint – has announced they have updated their application process as an easier way to find openings at their new plant at the former Buick City site which just recently got under construction.
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