Infrastructure, development top Worthington’s plans

Infrastructure will be a focus in Worthington in 2033 with water line replacements amid a shortage of needed materials.

City Engineer John Moorehead said the Colonial and Foster avenues water line project involves about 50 properties where service lines will be replaced during construction tentatively scheduled to begin in the second or third quarters of 2023.

“Worthington is facing a nationwide shortage of some critical water line material,” he said. “We expect some delay in acquiring those products, which will affect the project’s construction timeline. Once a schedule is finalized, staff will provide an informational notice to residents whose water services will be affected by the project.”

Council awarded the project to Strawser Paving Co. at its Dec. 5 meeting. 

Strawser submitted the lowest bid for the project at $1,597,176, according to Moorehead.