Infrastructure projects info
4/23/2026
April 2026
Okabena, MN -Water Tower Rehab
It takes time and persistence to secure grant funding for infrastructure projects, but it is the only way to avoid drastic increases in user rates. To date, Okabena has received over $6.37 million dollars in grant funding for infrastructure improvements! We continue to work with your City Council to minimize rate increases by securing additional grant funding for future phases of this project.
Okabena's Water Tower Rehabilitation Project consists of installation of a water tower mixer, interior and exterior structural modifications, removing and replacing interior and exterior coatings, and installation of electrical and controls. This work will occur during the summer of 2026. The following is a summary of the project schedule (weather dependent):
April 2026: Construction Starts Substantial Completion Final Completion
July 2026: The water tower will be taken offline from the distribution system during construction. Water pressure will be maintained by a temporary pressure tank. During construction, residents may experience brief reductions in water pressure, and temporary changes in water quality.
October 2026: The City of Okabena, Contractors, and Bollig Engineering ask that everyone stay clear of construction zones, obey construction signs, and be safe and cautious around construction equipment. If you have questions or concerns about the project, please contact any of the Bollig representatives below.
Project updates and additional information are available at: bollig-engineering.com/public-projects
Brady Panitzke - Resident Project Representative Bollig Engineering 320-403-5620
Jordan Odegard - Project Manager/Resident Project Representative Bollig Engineering 320-403-5622
Classic Protective Coatings, Inc - ClassicProtectiveCoatings.com (715) 233-6267
Okabena, MN – Infrastructure Improvements
Okabena’s infrastructure improvements consist of replacement of watermains, sanitary and storm
sewers, lift station building improvements, and the repaving of affected roadways. The project will also
include a connection to the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System. Most of this work will occur during
the summer of 2026, with final construction extending into the fall of 2027. The following is a summary
of the project schedule (weather dependent):
April 2026: Construction Starts
July 2027: Substantial Completion
October 2027: Final Completion
During construction, expect to see heavy truck and equipment traffic, closed streets, and limited street parking
at times. Turf restoration of disturbed areas, such as lawn grading and seeding, will also take place.
Your efforts in helping water newly seeded areas will promote growth of a thicker, healthy lawn faster.
Watch for a future door hanger with helpful tips you can follow for growing a healthy lawn.
Watermain replacement will require temporary watermains to provide water access to system users
throughout construction as watermains are taken offline for replacement. During key connections,
residents may experience brief water service interruptions and temporary changes in water quality as
pipe is disturbed by construction.
The City of Okabena, Contractors, and Bollig Engineering ask that everyone stay clear of construction
zones, obey construction signs, and be safe and cautious around construction equipment. If you have
questions or concerns about the project, please contact any of the Bollig representatives below.
Project updates and additional information are available at: bollig-engineering.com/public-projects
Tim O’Toole
Resident Project Representative
Bollig Engineering
320-403-5634
Duininck Inc
www.duininck.com
(507) 532-6550
Jordan Odegard
Project Manager/Resident
Project Representative
Bollig Engineering
320-403-5622