Council approves $300,000 water tank upgrade

CHENEY — The City Council on Feb. 13 unanimously approved installation of a $300,000 aluminum reservoir lid for the city’s in-ground water reservoir.

Public Works Director Todd Ableman told the council the lid was necessary as part of water system upgrades for the tank located between North Ninth and 10th Streets, south of Oakland Street.

“We need to get going with the reservoir,” he said.

Other upgrades discussed included specifications regarding reservoir walls, with an emphasis on an 8-inch requirement. Additionally, there was discourse on a second portion demolition change order, with coun...