Paying for necessary improvments to Coos Bay's Streets and Wastewater systems will be costly to residents. The City Council is committed to transparency in communicating decisions about projects to city residents.
November 06, 2014 - New Empire Wastewater Plant
After much deliberation, Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 will go forward as planned, much to the dismay of local residents who will have to live next to the new plant. (The World, Nov 6, 2014)
October 21, 2014 - Council Meeting
The City Council dealt with two issues regarding the wastewater system. (The World, May 14, 2014)
September 30, 2014 - Citizen Input
The City Council met with Empire residents to discuss the design of the new wastewater treatment plan. (Minutes, Oct. 21, 2014)
July 01, 2014 - Site Plan
The City Council heard a presentation on a site plan for the new treatment plant. (Minutes, July 1, 2014)
May 27, 2014 - Cost Saving
Cost Saving – With a consultant’s help, city staff found a way to save millions of dollars on a wastewater plant upgrade. (The World, May 27, 2014)