“We’ve had some significant projects as far as bridge replacements, Conroe bridge replacement, West Lions Lyons Creek box replacement, old Milford Road box replacement,” he explains. “We’re getting rid of those dated poor condition bridges and box culverts to improve the roadway network.” In Laurel Canyon, the county operates water district number two and sewer district number four. The region previously relied on an aging treatment plant. The county recently converted operations to a more efficient lagoon system.“We are working with rural INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Beyond financial reorganization, Geary County has methodically upgraded its physical infrastructure through targeted investments. Public Works Administrator Jeremie Myers oversees annual investments of $400,000 to gravel road networks and $500,000 to asphalt road improvements. The county actively pursues state and federal funding for bridge replacements, recently completing major projects including the Conroe bridge replacement and West Lions Creek box replacement. 36 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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