Minot City Council Approves $3.5M Water and Sewer Building

New facility to replace aging infrastructure in North Dakota city

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Minot City Council has approved plans for a new $3.5 million Water and Sewer Department building. The project includes demolishing the existing structure and constructing a new facility as part of the city's 2025 Capital Improvements Plan.

Why it matters

Minot's aging water and sewer infrastructure has required increasing maintenance and repair costs. This new building will house updated equipment and technology to improve efficiency and service delivery for the city's residents.

The details

The new Water and Sewer Department building will replace the existing aging facility. The project was approved as part of Minot's 2025 Capital Improvements Plan and is expected to cost around $3.5 million. The next step is the bidding process to select a contractor for the demolition and construction.

  • The Minot City Council approved the plans on February 12, 2026.
  • The new building is part of Minot's 2025 Capital Improvements Plan.

The players

Minot City Council

The governing body of the city of Minot, North Dakota that approved the plans for the new Water and Sewer Department building.

Minot Water and Sewer Department

The city department that will occupy and operate the new $3.5 million facility.

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What’s next

The next step in the project is the bidding process to select a contractor for the demolition of the existing building and construction of the new facility.

The takeaway

This investment in Minot's water and sewer infrastructure demonstrates the city's commitment to modernizing its public services and improving efficiency for residents.