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Sewer line project much bigger than planned

A sewer line project in north Scottsdale has increased in price from $12 million to $67.9 million. Everything from inflation to an increase in scope are to blame, city officials say.

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What was originally a $12 million sewer project north of the Central Arizona Project canal and south of Loop 101 between Pima Road and Scottsdale Road in 2021 has turned into a $67.9 million project today.

Council member Barry Graham pointed out that’s a 550% increase during Scottsdale Water Resources Executive Director Brian Biesemeyer’s explanation for the mammoth cost increase to the city council during its May 21 meeting.

Biesemeyer said some of the reasons for the increase include:

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