about. We kind of take it for granted. But those two operations run 24/7, 365 days a year, so we certainly want to make sure that we invest, and we have cutting edge technology, and we’re doing all the things that we need to do,” remarks Buckley. CBDG grants have allowed for the restoration of the city’s main trunk lines, using trenchless technology. “Basically, the company will come in, they’ll scope behind if someone comes in. We want to make sure that we’re shovel ready and able to meet their needs,” Reynolds asserts. With this in mind, the city has invested in upgrades to its water filtration plant and ongoing multiphase improvements to its sewer system, totalling approximately $20 million. “Water and sewer are two things residents don’t normally think too much 170 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03
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