Bartlett Bay Upgrade Costs Skyrocket

South Burlington’s aging Bartlett Bay wastewater plant needs a major upgrade—and costs have skyrocketed since voters approved funding in 2023. With inflation driving up materials, labor, and fuel, the city now seeks an additional $16.4 million on top of the original $33.8 million. City manager DiPietro calls it a vital long-term investment to protect public health and the environment, with new equipment expected to last 20–25 years. If approved, residents could see wastewater bills rise by 1–3% over five years. The final vote is August 11—will voters say yes again? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c532f88eb892d54