Crosstown Connector Water Project

At a glance

• What: Phase 2 of the Crosstown Connector, replacing aging water system infrastructure, and the related water meter replacement program.
• Where it stands: Phase 2 is underway. Valve replacements caused several water main breaks, which staff repaired promptly (City Manager Lake, September 23, 2026).
• Next: Meter replacements by DB Utilities (about half of aging meters, free of charge, brief indoor access needed) are expected to start in November 2026. Rigby asked for more on the link between the project and the main breaks; Lake promised updates.

Detail

• October 5: Utility Maintenance Superintendent Scheuer updated the Commission; Gustafson and Rigby asked clarifying questions.
• September 23: Commissioners also asked about the Broadway water main repair timeline.
• No votes.

Sources

• Minutes, September 23 and October 5, 2026 (pending approval): https://helenamt.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=657&compileOutputType=1

Log

2026-10-05 - City Commission

Phase 2 and meter replacement update.

2026-09-23 - City Commission Administrative Meeting

City Manager reported valve-related water main breaks; Rigby requested more information.