Work on Wea Ridge Water Tower behind schedule; city looks to recoup costs | Local [Video]

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Construction on the Wea Ridge Water Tower is behind schedule.

That’s costing the City of Lafayette tens of thousands of dollars.

Contractor Caldwell Tanks originally planned to finish the water tower by last August, but weather, concrete shortages and defective valves caused delays.

Now, the city must pay engineering firm BF&S an additional $42,000 to remain on the jobsite to observe and inspect the continued work.

Lafayette Water Works Superintendent Steve Moore plans to recoup the additional costs from the contractor.

The water tower should be done by late May or early June.