Elk City, OK – Several infrastructure improvement projects across Elk City are progressing, with the city's ongoing water main replacement project expected to reach completion around Thanksgiving.

Mayor Micah Kilhoffer provided an update during a recent appearance on KECO 96.5FM's The Early Morning Show.

Kilhoffer said the water main project has experienced delays, requiring the city to extend the original deadline.

"They're supposed to be complete. They've kind of, we had to extend out, you know, they were supposed to be done already. And then there was some weather issues, maybe some equipment issues."

Kilhoffer said construction activity along Randall Street, north of Third Street, is connected to the water main replacement project. He explained that some areas have remained unfinished to avoid unnecessary additional expenses.

"To save on costs, we don't want to pour concrete and then have to bust concrete back out and then pour it again."

The mayor also discussed improvements at the park near the tag office, where construction is becoming more visible. Landscaping work was delayed earlier by drought conditions.

"Projects like those that you drive by multiple times a day just seem to take a little bit longer," Kilhoffer said.

Meanwhile, Kilhoffer said progress continues at the city's animal control facility, a project that began before he took office more than two years ago.

"I drive by it pretty regular now and I've been seeing activity out there every day. So I think, I think we're getting close on it as well."

Kilhoffer also indicated that waterline work at Ackley Park appears to have been completed.

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