Waterloo, Iowa Storm Water Lift Stations Late

May 6, 2016
City uses liquidated damages provision to dock contractor pay

Untimely completion of storm water lift stations has Waterloo, Iowa officials seeking damages, according to a report from the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier.

The Courier’s port notes Waterloo City Council approved a nearly $59,000 additional expense due to delays in finishing four lift stations. The expense is for additional engineering work.

The council initially approved the project in June of 2014 for $6.58 million, which was funded through federal grants issued after flooding in 2008.

They stations were to be completed by the end of March, and although they are mostly complete, the city engineer said there are still checklist items to be finalized.

A complete article can be found on the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier website.

Source: Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier