By Steve Zalusky | Daily Herald
The new year promises to be a major one for construction projects in Barrington.
More than $13.2 million is budgeted for capital improvements. That’s nearly $5 million more than the village expects to spend on capital improvements this year, and a significant amount for a village that has a $50 million annual operating budget.
One big-ticket item is an upgrade to the village’s wastewater treatment facility located at 302 N. Raymond Ave., behind the public works garage.
The plant treats an average of 2.5 million gallons of wastewater per day and more than 900 million gallons per year.
Construction could start in late 2025 and take more than two years.
Public Works Director Fred Braun said the village will apply for a low-interest loan from the state for the project, which is currently estimated to cost $45 million. More concrete figures will emerge once the design is complete.
“We’re pretty confident that we’re a really strong candidate for the (Illinois Environmental Protection Agency) loan, but a lot of it hinges on what other projects are being submitted from other municipalities,” he said.
In 2025, the village plans to spend more than $2.5 million on wastewater and water facility improvements as well as designs for upgrades, according to budget documents.
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