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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City Council approved a rate increase for Clarksville Gas & Water at their Thursday meeting, clearing the way for multiple infrastructure projects including construction of a North Clarksville water treatment plant.
Council members voted 11-2 to approve the rate increase. The two no votes came from Wallace Redd of Ward 4 and Trisha Butler of Ward 12.
Proposed increases to utility usage fees (per 1,000 gallons) as seen on the City of Clarksville website on June 4, 2021. (City of Clarksville)
Proposed increases to utility connection fees as seen on the City of Clarksville website on June 4, 2021. (City of Clarksville)
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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The westbound lane of Ashland City Road (Highway 41-A) will be shifted to center on Thursday near the Seven Mile Ferry Road intersection while Clarksville Gas & Water continues site repair work in the area.
The effected area spans approximately 200 feet. Drivers are advised to slow down and watch out for utility workers and equipment when passing through the work zone.
Crews are expected to finish today’s work by approximately 3 p.m., at which time the westbound lane of Ashland City Road will be reopened to traffic.
Clarksville utility rate increases OK d, bond issue coming for new water plant
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In June, the Clarksville City Council will be confronted with a major bond issue resolution to build a new water treatment plant after approving water and sewer rate increases.
The first reading council vote on Thursday night was 9-4 in favor of the rate increases.
Voting yes were Mayor Joe Pitts and council members Richard Garrett, Vondell Richmond, Jason Knight, Travis Holleman, Wanda Allen, Karen Reynolds, Stacey Streetman and Ashlee Evans.
Voting no were council members DaJuan Little, Wallace Redd, Wanda Smith and Trisha Butler.
Proposed by Clarksville Gas & Water General Manager Mark Riggins, the increases are intended to cover the costs of building the city s new water treatment plant and other improvements to Clarksville s water and sewer systems.
Or is a stinky situation worth keeping bills at their current levels?
This pungent problem is one of several decisions that might face Clarksville residents in the coming weeks as the city continues to expand. The Clarksville City Council is considering water and sewer treatment rate increases proposed by Clarksville Gas & Water, officials announced Monday afternoon. The increases will cover the costs of building a new water treatment plant and other improvements to the water and sewer systems, according to officials.
On Thursday, Gas & Water General Manager Mark Riggins told the City Council that Clarksville must spend $177.5 million this decade to expand and improve the water system.