FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Fort Pierre City Council continues to slowly attempt to make progress in addressing pending issues involving the city’s water system. The Council approved a purchase agreement for just over an acre of land for a new storage tank. Contract engineer Scott Switzer says the agreement would only be valid assuming the project moves ahead…
Alderman Rick Cronin continued his push to investigate a second storage tank near the existing tank…
Switzer says timelines for project funding will be getting closer everyday a decision is not made…
Mayor Gloria Hanson noted at the beginning of the meeting that the city has sent a letter to the City of Pierre asking about installing a water pipe under the Missouri River that would act as an interim water supply for Fort Pierre and an emergency supply for Pierre.
