Filtration building construction starts

CHENEY – Construction on a new addition to the city wastewater treatment plant is underway.

The final filtration building, a component of the city’s public works network, aims to reduce stress on the system.

The project traces back to 2006 when the city was contemplating addressing its water challenges.

After years of strategic planning, the project started moving forward in 2017.

Public Works Manager Dan Ferguson said a lot of planning that went into the process.

He said the total project cost of $21 million, with the filtration building accounting for more than $8 million.

Cheney has been fo...