We continue to make progress with the repairs at our McGaw Road branch in Columbia. The installation of the new water main is now complete, and the contractor has also completed the repaving of the parking lot areas that had to be dug up to access and replace the damaged pipe.

The construction permitting process with the county is also underway, however we are still working with the insurance company to get approval for one of the contractor bids submitted for the rebuilding of the branch’s interior. This process is taking longer than expected and needs to be finalized before any work can officially begin.

Based on the estimated construction timeline, it will be at least another couple of months at a minimum before we can get the branch fully reopened. Once the interior construction kicks off, we’ll be able to provide a better estimate as to when the project will be complete.

Thanks again for your patience and understanding.