In Cochrane history from April, 1994: Construction had begun on a new water treatment plant.
As reported in the April 2nd Cochrane Times, construction was preceded by a day, by the official sod turning on Monday, March 28th.
Public Utilities Commission general manager Peter Murray said contractors were hoping to hire 20 workers locally, for jobs as labourers and carpenters, among others. Murray said there would be about 100 workers involved, with a maximum of 30 on site at any given time.
The $6.7-million project was expected to last for 64 weeks.
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