City of Hanley Falls, MN
Infrastructure Improvement Project
Project Updates
Click to Enlarge – Temporary Post Office Access Route
6/1/23 – Either tomorrow or early next week (weather depending) the new post office temporary access will be behind the fire station west between the post office and water tower, and into post office parking lot from the west.
Sanitary collection work has started northwest of the fire hall near the lift station and crews are working their way west into the downtown area. Watermain work is expected to follow in the downtown area along RR Street and 3rd Street N to 3rd Avenue W just south of 2nd Street N. Most of the trees to be removed as part of the project have been cut down and disposed of.
Project Overview / Objectives
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction
- Reduce risk of sewer backups
- Environmental protection and compliance
- The project is #10 on the State’s project priority list due to storm sewer connections to the sanitary sewer and the resulting overloading of the City’s wastewater treatment ponds and bypassing of untreated wastewater to the Yellow Medicine River during major rainstorms.
Storm Sewer Reconstruction
- Reduce localized flooding during big storms
- Separate from sanitary sewer
- Protect City’s drinking water wells
- First layer of pavement Fall 2023, final layer of pavement spring/summer 2024
Watermain Reconstruction
- Replace aging mains to reduce watermain breaks
Street Reconstruction
- First layer of pavement Fall 2023, final layer of pavement spring/summer 2024
Water meter replacement – planned to occur Fall 2023
- Accurate water billing
- Lead service line inventory
Phase 1 – Click the image to view a larger version.
Phase 1 & Future Phases – Click the image to view a larger version.
Anticipated Schedule
- Construction is expected to begin mid-May 2023
- Underground piping and first layer of street pavement by fall 2023
- Final layer of pavement and cleanup spring/summer 2024
- Water meters by a separate contractor, expected fall 2023
Project Costs & Funding
- Project includes refinancing $700K of existing utility debt
- Project funding is 50% grants: $3.1M of $6.1M total
Resident Resources
May 2023 – Resident Letter (PDF)
Street Construction FAQ’s
The City of Hanley Falls, Contractors, and Bollig Engineering ask that everyone stay clear of construction zones, obey construction signs, and be safe and cautious around construction equipment. The Contractor is responsible for safety. If you have questions or concerns about this project, please contact Brady Panitzke, Resident Project Representative.
Project Progress
Hanley Falls
Phase 1 Construction
Project Contacts
Brady Panitzke
Resident Project Representative
Construction Services Manager
Bollig Engineering
bpanitzke@bollig-engineering.com
(612) 751-9436
Jordan Odegard
Resident Project Representative
Project Engineer
Bollig Engineering
jodegard@bollig-engineering.com
(320) 226-5991
James Raddatz, Onsite Foreman
320-894-0279
Underground Utility Work