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Lincoln leaders launch 'largest and most important' project to find a second water source

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Lincoln leaders launch 'largest and most important' project to find a second water source

• Margaret Reist
• Jun 29, 2022
• Jun 29, 2022 Updated Feb 10, 2023
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Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announces June 28 the city has officially launched a project to find a second water source for Lincoln, naming an advisory council and contracting with Olsson to analyze the two options identified by the city. The announcement was made during a news conference at the city's Water System Treatment Facility in Ashland. 

• Journal Star file photo

Spectators watch as community leaders speak during a news conference in Ashland concerning Lincoln's plans to find a second secure water supply source.

• Journal Star file photo

Lincoln City Councilman Richard Meginnis speaks during a news conference Tuesday at the city's Water System Treatment Facility in Ashland. The city plans to conduct a study to determine the best solution for Lincoln’s long-term water needs.

• JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird speaks during a news conference Tuesday at the city's Water System Treatment Facility in Ashland. The city plans to conduct a study to determine the best solution for Lincoln’s long-term water needs.

• JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

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Susan Seacrest will chair a committee tasked with finding a second secure water source for the city of Lincoln.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

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Liz Elliott, director of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, speaks during a news conference Tuesday at the city's Water System Treatment Facility in Ashland. The city plans to conduct a study to determine the best solution for Lincoln’s long-term water needs.

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Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announces June 28 the city has officially launched a project to find a second water source for Lincoln, naming an advisory council and contracting with Olsson to analyze the two options identified by the city. The announcement was made during a news conference at the city's Water System Treatment Facility in Ashland. 

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Liz Elliott, director of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, speaks during a news conference Tuesday at the city's Water System Treatment Facility in Ashland. The city plans to conduct a study to determine the best solution for Lincoln’s long-term water needs.

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Lincoln City Councilman Richard Meginnis speaks during a news conference Tuesday at the city's Water System Treatment Facility in Ashland. The city plans to conduct a study to determine the best solution for Lincoln’s long-term water needs.

• JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

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Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird speaks during a news conference Tuesday at the city's Water System Treatment Facility in Ashland. The city plans to conduct a study to determine the best solution for Lincoln’s long-term water needs.

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