Bluffton’s new waterline project continues to move quickly along. Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, will update Bluffton council on the progress on Monday.

In his report to council he writes: “The newly installed water main on Grove Street has passed the required bacteriological tests and the contractor has started transferring service lines to the new main. The Jackson Street section has been installed and residents’ services will be transferred in short order.”

Mehaffie will also provide information about a scoping meeting held with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) on Sept. 13. The meeting reviewed the proposed plan and timetable for the Augsburger Road walk-bike pathway.

The project is scheduled for ODOT’s third quarter of 2015 meaning the project will take place during the spring of 2015.

The village administrator says that the design of the pathway will need to be updated to conform to ODOT specifications.

The estimated project cost is $197,000. With assistance from the Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission, the project will be funded 80 percent (up to $200,000) from ODOT funds. The local share is 20 percent.

To view the entire Monday council packet open the attachment below.