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Construction Underway on a Stronger Water System for Lincoln

Construction Underway on a Stronger Water System for Lincoln

September 10, 2025 • All, News, Projects

Lincoln, NE – When you turn on the tap, you expect clean, safe water, and a lot of planning and engineering goes into making sure that happens. Schemmer is proud to support the City of Lincoln in strengthening its water system through a major project: a new five-mile, 54” to 60” water transmission main along Holdrege Street and North 98th Street.

Our team has provided surveying, drone imagery, defining additional right-of-way needs, roadway design, construction inspection and material testing to assist in moving the project forward and position the City with a dependable water supply for many years to come. These behind-the-scenes services assure the project is constructed correctly to meet or exceed the intended lifespan of the pipeline.

Progress on the Ground

Construction is well underway:

  • Pipe is being laid along both Holdrege and 98th Street, with several thousand feet already installed and backfilled.
  • Several road crossings are complete, including boring casing pipe beneath the roadways to minimize disruption to the traveling public.
  • Welding crews are connecting the pipeline section by section to ensure durability and reliability.

 Preparing Lincoln for the Future

At the heart of this project is resilience. It’s about giving Lincoln a dependable water system that supports families and businesses today, while making room for growth tomorrow. Careful planning now means a stronger, more resilient foundation for years to come.

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