Construction started by March 10, 2026, with Kytle Construction and Backhoe beginning work on the Cook Street 12-inch water main extension to Dill's Shopping Center.
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Royston begins construction on Cook Street water main project
A federally backed water line extension on Cook Street, boosted by a private family donation, is now under construction after the city awarded the bid.
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March 10, 2026: Cook Street 12-inch water main project to Dill's Shopping Center and Duncan Road water main extension
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Royston City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the city to apply for a Water Line Expansion CDBG-EIP 2025 grant to fund a Cook Street water main extension, passing 6-0.
In September 2025, the Dilworth Family presented the city with a $100,000 check to help fund the Cook Street water project.
On January 13, 2026, council considered and then approved, 6-0, awarding a $607,780 bid to Kytle Backhoe and Construction, LLC for the Cook Street 12-inch Water Main Project.
By February 2026, the city had issued a Notice of Award to Kytle Construction and Backhoe for the project, which extends the water main to the Dill's Shopping Center area.
Construction started by March 10, 2026, with Kytle Construction and Backhoe beginning work on the Cook Street 12-inch water main extension to Dill's Shopping Center.
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ApprovedconfirmedResolution authorizing application for Water Line Expansion CDBG-EIP 2025 Project (Cook Street water main extension)
Motion was made by Councilman Roach to adopt the resolution. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion; motion passed 6-0.
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Resolution authorizing application for Water Line Expansion CDBG-EIP 2025 Project (Cook Street water main extension)
Motion was made by Councilman Roach to adopt the resolution. Councilman Phillips seconded the motion; motion passed 6-0.
DiscusseddiscussedCook Street 12-inch water main project to Dill's Shopping Center and Duncan Road water main extension
Kytle Construction and Backhoe began the Cook Street 12” Water Main Project
to the Dill’s Shopping Center.
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Cook Street 12-inch water main project to Dill's Shopping Center and Duncan Road water main extension
Kytle Construction and Backhoe began the Cook Street 12” Water Main Project to the Dill’s Shopping Center.
DiscusseddiscussedNotice of Award to Kytle Construction and Backhoe for Cook Street 12" Water Main Project to Dill's Shopping Center
A Notice of Award was issued to Kytle Construction and Backhoe for the Cook Street 12” Water
Main Project to the Dill’s Shopping Center
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Notice of Award to Kytle Construction and Backhoe for Cook Street 12" Water Main Project to Dill's Shopping Center
A Notice of Award was issued to Kytle Construction and Backhoe for the Cook Street 12” Water Main Project to the Dill’s Shopping Center
Appeared on agendaproposedBid award to Kytle Backhoe and Construction for Cook Street 12" Water Main Project
Consideration of awarding a bid to Kytle Backhoe and
Construction, LLC in the amount of $607,780.00 for the Cook
Street 12” Water Main Project.
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Bid award to Kytle Backhoe and Construction for Cook Street 12" Water Main Project
Consideration of awarding a bid to Kytle Backhoe and Construction, LLC in the amount of $607,780.00 for the Cook Street 12” Water Main Project.
ApprovedconfirmedBid award to Kytle Backhoe and Construction, LLC for Cook Street 12" Water Main Project
Consideration of awarding a bid to Kytle Backhoe and Construction, LLC in the
amount of $607,780.00 for the Cook Street 12’ Water Main Project
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Bid award to Kytle Backhoe and Construction, LLC for Cook Street 12" Water Main Project
Consideration of awarding a bid to Kytle Backhoe and Construction, LLC in the amount of $607,780.00 for the Cook Street 12’ Water Main Project
mentionedunknownDilworth Family $100,000 donation to fund the Cook Street water project
The Dilworth Family presented a check in the amount of $100,000.00 to the city to help fund the water project on Cook Street
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Dilworth Family $100,000 donation to fund the Cook Street water project
The Dilworth Family presented a check in the amount of $100,000.00 to the city to help fund the water project on Cook Street
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