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The Latest News from Bell

Groundbreaking for Water Line Extension in Wayne County

A groundbreaking ceremony was conducted for a water line extension to serve the various areas of Wayne County, Kentucky. The extension will provide water service to 55 new customers. The project includes the installation of over 31,000 linear feet of water line.

Present for the groundbreaking were Monticello Utility Manager Gene Jones, State Representative Ken Upchurch, Wayne County Judge Executive Greg Rankin, Wayne County Magistrate Dale Vaughn, Bell Engineering President Kelly Gillespie, Bell Engineering Project Manager Steve Dale, and various citizens to be served.

Ribbon Cutting for the City of Owingsville

A ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted at the City of Owingsville's new Bath County Industrial Park wastewater treatment facility on November 16, 2009. The new facility will provide sewer service to existing and future tenants of the Bath County Industrial Park. The wastewater treatment facility is designed for full development of the industrial park and will provide ample wastewater capacity to attract new industry to the area. The project also frees up capacity at the existing City of Owingsville wastewater treatment plant, promoting residential and commercial growth in the community. Those participating in the ceremony were (from left to right):

Kelly Gillespie, Peggy Satterly, Gabe Nickell, Gail Wright, Teresa Shields, Mayor Don Kincaid, Bob Hunter, Vernon Brown, Russell Salsman, Carolyn Belcher, Kerry Smith

Groundbreaking in Lancaster

The City of Lancaster began its water system improvements project with the official groundbreaking on April 16, 2009. The project will replace sections of the system that have experienced numerous water leaks and breakages. This project will improve service to over 200 existing customers and consists of of the installation of approximately 20,900 L.F. of 8-inch pvc water line, 38 fire hydrants, 27 gate valves, 215 water meters, and appurtenances. Water service will be provided by the City of Lancaster’s water treatment facility.

Upgraded Water Treatment Plant in Madisonville

The upgraded water treatment plant in Madisonville, Kentucky, recently began operation. Bell's design for the city included upgrading the existing 8 mgd conventional plant to a 10.5 mgd capacity membrane filter plant, including a new filter and operation building, replacement of the existing SCADA system and new chemical feed systems. Improvements to both the river and reservoir raw water pumping stations and upgrading the reservoir intake were also a part of the project.

Ferguson/Jacksboro Street Water Line Replacement Groundbreaking

The replacement of the water line serving the City of Ferguson kicked off on October 15, 2008 with an official groundbreaking. The City of Somerset received a grant from the Commonwealth of Kentucky to replace the existing 6-inch line. The existing line has been in service since the 1930's, so the new line will significantly improve service to customers in the City of Ferguson.

2008 Company Picnic

Bell hosted the 2008 company picnic at the Woodmen of the World Camp. Bell employees and their families enjoyed an afternoon of games, food, and fun. Special thanks to Jerry Curtis and Ron Rogers for their barbeque and grilling expertise.