LAPORTE COUNTY REGIONAL SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) to obtain assistance from the  Wastewater State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Program 

The LaPorte County Regional Sewer and Water District (the “District”) will hold a public  hearing at 6:00 pm CDT (7:00 pm EDT) on Thursday, May 5, 2022 

The District’s engineering consultant, Jones Petrie Rafinski (JPR), will present the recommended wastewater project for an expansion of the current Service Area, which includes installation of a low-pressure sewer collection system and an expanded Wastewater Treatment  Plant to serve the Hudson Lake and Saugany Lake Areas, which are more fully described in the  PER. The project will be funded in part through the SRF loan program, as well as the USDA Rural Development loan program.  

A copy of the PER is available for public viewing on the Engineer’s website beginning  April 21st and will remain posted through May 12th, 2022, at https://www.jpr1source.com/public-resources. The complete PER is available for examination at the LaPorte Co. Public Library, 1 E.  Michigan Street, Rolling Prairie, IN, 46371, during regular business hours, and will be available at the public hearing. Written comments regarding this project will be accepted through May  12th, 2022, and should be sent to: Jennifer Ransbottom at jransbottom@jpr1source.com or mailed to 300 Nibco Pkwy #250, Elkhart, IN 46516. 

There will be the opportunity for questions and comments from the public during this hearing regarding the PER. Your participation is welcomed. The hearing will be held at the LaPorte County Complex Annex, Meeting Room Number 3 located at 809 State Street, LaPorte,  Indiana 46350.

In addition, electronic participation will be available via Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88135256791?pwd=YzZ5dk4zZVV5MlE3Y1JoeVh5SWl1QT09,

Meeting ID: 881 356791, Passcode: 367825. Or Call in at +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago), Meeting ID: 881 3525 6791, Passcode: 367825