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Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer joined residents of the Rolling Hills neighborhood, City Council members and City Utilities staff to announce more than $130 million in water, sewer and stormwater improvements for this year that will strengthen neighborhoods. The announcement was held on April 16, 2024.
From left to right: Matthew Wirtz, City Utilities; Indiana State Representative Phil GiaQuinta (D-80th); Kumar Menon, Director of Fort Wayne City Utilities; Fort Wayne City Councilman Geoff Paddock (D-5th); and City of Fort Wayne Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer.
Photo courtesy of the City of Fort Wayne.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer joined residents of the Rolling Hills neighborhood, City Council members and City Utilities staff to announce more than $130 million in water, sewer and stormwater improvements for this year that will strengthen neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

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News release from the Fort Wayne City Utilities:<\/p>\n

Record Infrastructure Investments Help Community Grow, Strengthen Neighborhoods, Protect Environment<\/strong>
\nVital Underground Work Continues<\/em><\/p>\n

Fort Wayne, Indiana (April 16, 2024) \u2014 Acting Mayor Karl Bandemer joined residents of the Rolling Hills neighborhood, City Council members and City Utilities staff to announce more than $130 million in water, sewer and stormwater improvements for this year that will strengthen neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

Stormwater improvements will address chronic flooding in Rolling Hills, a neighborhood with standing water issues that frequently threaten homes and cause thick ice in the winter.<\/p>\n

\u201cCity Utilities continues to provide vital services that meet critical needs for residents and businesses,\u201d said acting mayor Bandemer. \u201cThis year\u2019s plan for neighborhood infrastructure enhancements will help our community grow and succeed while we also protect the environment and continue to be good stewards of ratepayer dollars.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year marks the second straight year that City Utilities’ investments will exceed $134 million. Over the past 10 years, more than $1 billion has gone into system-wide improvements.<\/p>\n

“We are grateful to our City Council for consistently supporting our efforts to replace aging infrastructure and strengthen our community. These utility investments are vital for our residents, schools, businesses, and the broader region. Our community depends on the reliable water and sewer services we provide and the effective management of stormwater, said Kumar Menon, Director of City Utilities. “Our improvements support daily needs and are crucial for economic growth, contributing to job creation and regional prosperity.”<\/p>\n

Besides the Rolling Hills neighborhood, stormwater enhancements will occur throughout the City. Some of the more expansive ones include: <\/p>\n