Airport Well water project savings
Summary
An ~$800,000 water main would serve the airport terminal and let South Dakota Wildland Fire fill slurry tankers on-site instead of hauling water from a hydrant at Rainbow Road. It's mostly the city's grant match — already budgeted. Council wants the airport manager at Tuesday's meeting before voting.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $800,000, already in the budget, and largely covering the city's $900,000 grant match.
Airport operations, firefighting response, and future terminal development.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
The Airport Well project closed out roughly 30% — $346,640.63 — under budget thanks to favorable drilling conditions, a rare bit of good news for water ratepayers.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026
The airport currently has no fire hydrants and relies on an old well that will disappear with the apron expansion. The ~$800,000 water main also serves as the city's match for federal terminal grants.
City Council - Jan 14, 2026
An ~$800,000 water main would serve the airport terminal and let South Dakota Wildland Fire fill slurry tankers on-site instead of hauling water from a hydrant at Rainbow Road. It's mostly the city's grant match — already budgeted. Council wants the airport manager at Tuesday's meeting before voting.
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