FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Mni Wiconi Coreline through Fort Pierre has been the subject of multiple breaks over the last few years; forcing the city to enact water restrictions to preserve water in storage; at times during the hottest parts of the year. Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson says officials with the Bureau of Reclamation recently met with the city about the line…
Hanson says the Bureau of Reclamation is already seeking financing for the very expensive project…
Hanson says the repair will be a major benefit for the city…
The City of Fort Pierre is seeking additional water storage need to not only address times when the Mni Wiconi line goes down for repairs but to meet the needs of a growing city.