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19,000

The number of lead lines the city of Newark, N.J., has abated so far.

Learn more about the city’s extensive lead line removal program on page 22.

52 million gallons

Hot Springs, Ark., produced this many gallons during the coldest days of the 2021 winter storm in February.

Learn how Hot Springs kept its operations going during the storm on page 28.

2 miles

Provo, Utah’s, aquifer storage and recovery project will see the placement of more than 2 miles of 24inch ductile pipe to carry water to Rock Canyon.

More about this project can be found on page 36.

$5.5 million

The cost to remodel the Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center in Reston, Va.

Read more about this award-winning public works project on page 32.

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27,210 square feet

Bellingham, Wash.’s, planned 27,210-square-foot administration building will include space for Public Works, Natural Resources and Parks Operations staff. Construction cost is estimated at $20 million. It will be paid for with real-estate excise taxes and a bond issue that the council will consider as a separate measure.

Source: https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article251067044.html

4,000

Corpus Christi, Texas, Department of

Public Works launched a pothole blitz initiative in May with the intent to eradicate 4,000 potholes across the city in two weeks. Residents were encouraged to call in potholes or note them in the “My City” app.

Source: https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/ how-to-report-potholes-for-corpus-christis-street-repair-initiative

1st

The nation’s first monument recognizing public works is coming to Grand Haven, Mich. Construction is expected to begin in 2022 or 2023.

Source: https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2021/04/boardwalk-seating-part-ofnations-1st-public-works-monument-planned-for-grand-haven.html