Valley City Approves $14.3M Public Works Project, New Water Tower

Construction of the new Public Works Service Center is on track for completion this year, while the city moves forward with plans to replace two aging water storage facilities.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:23pm

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The city of Valley City, North Dakota has approved a $14.3 million construction project for a new public works building, set to be completed in 2026. Additionally, the city has approved the removal of two existing water storage facilities - a standpipe and a water tower - to be replaced by a single new water tower. The new water tower is expected to streamline the city's water distribution, reduce operational costs, and improve water pressure in historically low-pressure areas.

Why it matters

The public works project and water tower replacement are important infrastructure investments for the growing city of Valley City. The new public works facility will provide updated and expanded space for the city's public works operations, while the water tower project aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of the city's water system.

The details

The new $14.3 million public works building is under construction on East Main Street in Valley City and is on track to be completed this year. Meanwhile, the city has approved the removal of an existing standpipe and water tower located at 9th Street NW and 5th Avenue NW. These aging water storage facilities will be replaced by a single new water tower, which is expected to streamline the city's water distribution zones, reduce operational and maintenance costs, and improve water pressure in historically low-pressure areas.

  • Construction of the new Public Works Service Center is set to be completed in October of 2026.
  • Last fall, the City of Valley City approved the removal of two existing water storage facilities.

The players

Gwen Crawford

City Administrator of Valley City, North Dakota.

Tracy Eslinger

Senior Project Manager at Moore Engineering, overseeing the water tower replacement project for the City of Valley City.

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What they’re saying

“The water tower will streamline the city's water distribution zones, reduce operational and maintenance costs, and improve water pressure in historically low-pressure areas of the city.”

— Tracy Eslinger, Senior Project Manager, Moore Engineering

What’s next

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The takeaway

The public works project and water tower replacement are important infrastructure investments for the growing city of Valley City, modernizing the city's public works operations and water distribution system to better serve the community.