The dedication of the Roy Blunt Reservoir in Sullivan County took place within sight of the future dam construction. Senator Roy Blunt was among several dignitaries on hand for the event that recapped more than 40 years of work by area and regional representatives with a vision to bring a sustainable supply of drinking water and recreation to the area. […]
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The dedication of the Roy Blunt Reservoir will be October 13th in sight of the future lake marina site on the west side of the reservoir. The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission will be hosting a very special and historic event to dedicate the Roy Blunt Reservoir, starting at 11:30 am off of the Old N Highway that led […]
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A Community Assistance Agreement and Recreation Plan are part of the agenda for the Little Otter Creek Reservoir project meeting, Friday at 9:00 am in Kingston. The meeting will be held at the Church of the Nazarene and is open to the public. Other items on the agenda include applications for additional funding and assistance for recreation, pollinator planting, mitigation […]
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The construction of the Little Otter Creek Dam in Caldwell County could begin before the end of this year. Caldwell County Presiding Commissioner Bud Motsinger says at the recent board meeting they reviewed the bids for that work. Motsinger says the construction begins with good preparation. The dam will be about 75 feet high and the expected water level is […]
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Final permits for the construction of the Little Otter Creek Reservoir were approved in November, nearly 30 years after the process began. Bud Motsinger, Presiding Commissioner of Caldwell County credits the success of this endeavor to the patience and support of the Citizens of Caldwell County and hard work of present and past Commissioners, as well as elected officials at […]
Read moreIt took nearly 25 years of planning, design, reviews, and permitting, but the Little Otter Creek Lake has been approved to move forward to begin construction. This fall, the bidding process for the construction of the 344-acre multipurpose reservoir will begin. Little Otter Creek Lake is to be located approximately 3 miles east of Hamilton on the south side of […]
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On September 2nd, the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission approved a project agreement between the Missouri Department of Transportation and Sullivan County to provide up to $9.2 million in a local match for the $13.4Million BUILD Grant for road and bridge infrastructure around the East Locust Creek Reservoir. While work remains to secure a Grant Agreement with the Federal Highway […]
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