Grant FundingUtilitiesDetected May 20, 2026

The Caledonia Township Utility Committee reported that the Township has been awarded a 2000000 federal grant for the Kraft Trunkline water project, which will connect the north and south water towers and enable Grand Rapids water to be transmitted to customers in the southern service area. This project is intended to help stabilize system pressure and represents a major capital investment in the township’s water infrastructure. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027, with traffic maintained via shoulder work and possible single‑lane closures.Because design, permitting, coordination with Grand Rapids, and construction management still lie ahead, this is a significant upcoming opportunity for engineering, construction, inspection, and related professional services. Vendors can position around detailed design support, hydraulic modeling, bid packaging, and construction-phase services as the Township and its engineer refine the implementation plan for the grant-funded trunkline.

Grant source is described only as federal; specific program not named. IA is currently providing utilities operations support, and VK Civil is noted as township engineer on other projects.

Town of Caledonia charterKraft Trunkline water project with 2M federal grant funding

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