City OKs plan for water project

The City of Sidney has enough water to meet its needs as it continues to grow, but has deficiencies in how the water is distributed, according to a water system master plan presented at Tuesday’s city council meeting.

The company’s water plan detailed five projects they hope to begin over the next five years. Water engineer Lauren Benton of Diamondback Engineering presented the plan for new water distribution pipelines and improvements to the existing booster pump station.

“I’ve got to commend the City of Sidney, because you guys have done an excellent job of securing a long-term water source,...