Farmington Dedicates Mayor Forsythe Public Works Complex

New facility expansion honors former mayor and supports city operations

Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:00am

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The City of Farmington, Missouri is hosting a dedication ceremony this week for the newly expanded Mayor Forsythe Public Works Complex. The complex serves as the central hub for several key city departments, including Electric, Street, Water, and Sewer operations. A newly constructed building at the facility will provide expanded office space and additional storage to increase efficiency and better support city employees who maintain Farmington's infrastructure.

Why it matters

The public works complex plays a critical role in supporting daily operations and maintaining essential services for the Farmington community. The expansion project was championed by former Mayor Larry Forsythe, who helped plan and move the project forward during his time in office from 2017 to 2025.

The details

The dedication ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at 3 p.m. at the facility located at 214 Industrial Drive in Farmington. Following the dedication, the public will be invited to take part in an open house at the complex. The newly constructed building will provide expanded office space as well as additional storage for equipment used by the Water and Sewer Department.

  • The dedication ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at 3 p.m.
  • Forsythe served as mayor from 2017 to 2025.

The players

Larry Forsythe

Former mayor of Farmington who served from 2017 to 2025 and played an important role in planning for the expansion of the public works facility.

Farmington City Council

The city council that worked with former Mayor Forsythe to plan and move the public works expansion project forward.

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What’s next

Following the dedication ceremony, the public will be invited to take part in an open house at the Mayor Forsythe Public Works Complex to learn more about the facility and the services it supports.

The takeaway

The expansion of Farmington's public works complex demonstrates the city's commitment to maintaining and improving its critical infrastructure to better serve the growing community. The naming of the complex after former Mayor Forsythe honors his leadership and vision in championing this important project.