Council Perspective: March 2026
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Construction of new water treatment plant
Installation of water main pipelines to address PAS
Roadway construction and closure schedule for 2026
Funding and budget for water infrastructure projects
Temporary water treatment facilities and status
Private well water safety and Minnesota Department of Health guidance
Areas of Interest (5)
- City of Woodbury manages $38 million water infrastructure project to mitigate PAS contamination.
- State settlement with 3M covers $28 million of the city's water treatment costs.
- Extensive 2026 road construction schedule poses significant traffic disruptions near East Ridge High School.
- City actively pursuing $3.5 million in federal funds to offset remaining project costs.
- Long-term infrastructure project aims for full operational status by 2028.
Places Mentioned
Radio DriveHargus ParkwayValley Creek RoadInterlockan ParkwaySettlers Ridge ParkwayBailey RoadHill RoadWoodbury DrivePioneer DriveWoodlane DriveNewberry RoadWooddale DriveAfton RoadTower DriveCottage Grove DriveManning AvenueEast Ridge High SchoolM Health Fairview Sports Center
Events & Meetings (4)
- Groundbreaking: November 2024
- Pipeline installation: Summer 2024 - 2025
- Operational target for water treatment plant: 2028
- Upcoming 2026 construction season