Slow Progress For Bloomington Springs Waterline Project
Double Springs Utility District says progress has been slow on a new waterline in the Bloomington Springs area. The estimated $2.9 million project will install lines between Buffalo Valley Road and Bloomington Road, and then down toward Highway 56. Double Springs General Manager Angie Byers said many factors have contributed to the slow progress in […]
Baxter Settles Double Springs Lawsuit, Moves Forward
Baxter ending a lengthy legal dispute with Double Springs Utility District. Mayor Danny Homes said Double Springs Utility filed a lawsuit against the city about two years ago, while the city made an official claim against the utility district. Holmes said the dispute began when Double Springs Utility installed a pressure reducing valve on the […]
Double Springs Replacing Bloomington Springs Waterline
Preparations underway for the Double Springs Utility District to install new waterlines for the Bloomington Springs area. Double Springs Board Chairman Lynn McHenry said new waterlines will be installed between Buffalo Valley Road and Bloomington Road, and then down toward Highway 56. McHenry said the project will be an improvement to the area’s water system. […]
Cookeville To Consider Mine Lick Creek Water Line Bid
Cookeville City Council to consider awarding a bid for some $940,000 to do water line improvements along Mine Lick Creek Road.
Cookeville Water Back To Normal Levels After Leaks From Cold
Cookeville residents can go back to their normal water usage as the city’s water tanks have returned to normal operating levels. The Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control had been requesting voluntary water reduction since early last week following leaks caused by the winter storm. Last Wednesday, the department recorded its highest-ever level of demand. […]
Martin’s Creek And Spring Fork Creek Water Project Out To Bid
The Martin’s Creek and Spring Fork Creek areas, a step closer to public water following an ARP grant of $3.64 million from the state Wednesday. Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter worked jointly to make the project happen. Heady said the money’s now approved and the project went out to […]
Double Springs UD Accepting Bids For Master Meter Project
Double Springs Utility District accepting bids for a master meter project to supply the Crossroads housing development. Board President Lynn McHenry said the utility district is working with Baxter on the project so sewer and water services can remain under the city. “It’s hard to supply sewer and water separately, so we made an arrangement […]
Double Springs Utility Using $1.2 Million Bond For Main Line Upgrade
The Double Springs Utility District is finalizing a $1.2 million bond for a main line improvement near Highway 70. Board President Lynn McHenry said the water line from Locust Grove Road to Highway 56 will increase from an eight inch to 12 inch line. “We of course have an increase in usage in that end […]
Cookeville Council To Consider Amendment To DSUD Contract
The Cookeville City Council will consider amending the Double Springs Utility District Contract during its Thursday meeting. The utility district has agreed to let Baxter serve a development using resold Cookeville water at the North East Intersection of Highway 56 and Highway 70. Water and Sewer Department Director Ronnie Kelly said the area falls under […]
Cookeville On Schedule For August Double Springs Utility Takeover
Integrating portions of the Double Springs Utility District under Cookeville control is going as scheduled. That is according to Water and Sewer Director Ronnie Kelly. Kelly said the task at hand is separating the purchased 500 some meters from the district. “We sell water whole sale to Double Springs through a master meter,” Kelly said. […]
