Dubuque, Iowa, plans $130 million sewer expansion; residents could see higher bills
(UI) — Dubuque is moving forward with a $130 million plan to expand sewer capacity in the Catfish Creek sewershed, which serves over 40% of the city, including key commercial and industrial areas, according to KCRG-TV9.
Built in the 1950s, the system can no longer support future growth and is vulnerable to overflows during heavy rain. City Engineer Gus Psihoyos told KCRG-TV9 that the improvements will quadruple capacity and support development over the next 50 years.
The city has already begun work on the $41 million Old Mill Road Lift Station, expected to be finished by December 2026. Additional projects are included in the proposed FY2026 budget.
If approved, the upgrades would raise the average residential sewer bill by $4.92 per month, or 9%. A public input session is scheduled for April 24.
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