Milton, Del., residents overwhelmingly approve $6.2 million water projects in referendum
(UI) — In a decisive mandate on Jan. 27, residents of Milton, Delaware, expressed overwhelming support for a referendum allowing the town to secure a $6.2 million loan for vital water infrastructure initiatives, Cape Gazette reported.
The approval, achieved through separate votes on each project, marks a significant step toward bolstering the town's water system.
One of the three endorsed projects involves the construction of a 500,000-gallon water tower on town-owned land adjacent to the Rails to Trails on Federal Street. Preliminary approval from the state’s Water Infrastructure Advisory Council has been obtained for a $3.8 million loan to fund this tower. Positioned at about 130 feet in height and 56 feet in diameter, the tower aims to augment daily storage needs and serve as a backup during maintenance or repairs on the town’s existing towers. The referendum for this tower passed with a substantial margin of 513-92.
The second project, a $1.78 million water main replacement initiative, focuses on replacing 3,900 linear feet of existing mains beneath Carey, Walnut, Magnolia, Reed, and Mill streets. The comprehensive plan includes valve replacements, abandonment of the current main, and roadway repaving. The vote in favor of borrowing for the water mains demonstrated overwhelming support, with a count of 567-41.
Utilizing a $579,000 loan, the third project targets improvements to the Chandler Street water treatment facility. The enhancements encompass upgrading the electric system, generator, chemical feeds, testing equipment, and leveling the concrete floor. The Chandler Street project received approval with a margin of 558-46.
All three loans, granted by the state Water Infrastructure Advisory Council, come with a 20-year term and a 2% interest rate, featuring interest-only payments during the construction phase.
A total of 575 voters participated in the in-person voting at the Milton fire hall, with an additional 34 casting absentee ballots.
This story was originally published by the Cape Gazette.
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