Construction Begins on New Robbinsdale Water Tower
Construction has started on one of the most significant projects in Robbinsdale history: the building of a new water tower.
The new tower will be located on land south of Highway 100 and Graeser Park. It will hold about 750,000 gallons of water — six times more than the current tower. The existing one will remain as a historic landmark.
The cost of the new tower is nearly $6 million, a higher price tag than originally estimated due to increased fuel, lumber and concrete costs. About two years ago, the cost estimate was $3.72 million.
The new tower is part of a massive project to update the city’s drinking water system. The update included the drilling of two new wells about 300 feet below ground and construction of a new water treatment plant, which will eventually provide softened water to residents.
The new water treatment plant is on track to supply water by early fall.
Workers at the site of the future water tower.
Also See: Robbinsdale Council Approves Additional Water Treatment Plant Costs
