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Town of Tonawanda
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Sanitary Sewer Lining and Infrastructure Upgrades

Summary

The board approved several change orders: water treatment plant filter upgrades (two decreases totaling about $34,000), Old Town waterline improvements, and an $11,527 concrete replacement increase. Filter upgrades came in under budget.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Net change across these orders mixes a roughly $34,000 decrease on filter work with increases of $11,527 on concrete and unspecified amounts on waterlines.

✅Who benefits

Town water and sewer customers benefit from upgraded, well-maintained infrastructure.

⚠️Who could be affected

None identified.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingNov 9, 2026

Town Board - Regular — November 9, 2026

The board approved several change orders: water treatment plant filter upgrades (two decreases totaling about $34,000), Old Town waterline improvements, and an $11,527 concrete replacement increase. Filter upgrades came in under budget.

WGRZSep 3, 2026

North Buffalo, Kenmore, and Tonawanda neighborhoods inundated with flooding after fast and furious rainfall

North Buffalo, Kenmore, and Tonawanda neighborhoods inundated with flooding after fast and furious rainfall WGRZ

MeetingAug 25, 2026discussed

Bid Openings - Regular — August 25, 2026

The town received seven contractor bids for sanitary sewer lining work across various locations, split into Contracts A and B, with total bids ranging up to $9.4 million. These upgrades are essential for maintaining local wastewater infrastructure and preventing leaks or system failures.

MeetingAug 25, 2026approved

Town Board - Regular — August 24, 2026

A homeowner confronted the board over thousands of dollars in property damage caused by a sewage backup, demanding municipal accountability and resolution after independent plumbing inspections confirmed no fault on the homeowner's side.

MeetingAug 4, 2026

Town Board - Regular — August 3, 2026

A local resident spoke out about severe sewage backups flooding his basement during heavy rainstorms, urging the town to prioritize stormwater and sewer system repairs.

MeetingMay 5, 2026

Town Board - Regular — May 4, 2026

The town approved a cost reduction of nearly $938,000 on a sanitary sewer lining contract because actual construction quantities were lower than originally anticipated.

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