The Lashmeet Public Service District continues to prioritize the expansion of safe and reliable public water service to unserved and underserved customers throughout Mercer County. Current efforts are focused on three major waterline extensions: Brickyard Road, Mary Branch, and the Stovall Ridge-Nubbins Ridge-Camp Creek area. While the District recently moved to reject all bids for the Mary Branch project due to market volatility, teams are actively working to secure design phase funding and complete essential field research for the remaining extensions. These initiatives represent a significant commitment to improving local infrastructure and ensuring environmental health across the region.
LASHMEET PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT – PROJECT STATUS UPDATES
REPORT DATE: December 18, 2025
1. Brickyard Road Waterline Extension
Project Number: 16106-52
I. PROJECT INFORMATION
- Project Client: Lashmeet Public Service District
- Project Engineer: Thompson & Litton [T&L]
- Project Name: Brickyard Road Waterline Extension
II. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- A. [TEAM] Continued the application process for design phase funds for the project.
III. SCHEDULE: JANUARY 2026
- A. [TEAM] Secure funding for the Design Phase of the project.
IV. ISSUES
- A. The funding for design needs to be secured.
- B. The Project Team needs to begin project meetings with DWTRF.
V. PROJECT SCOPE (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)
The Brickyard Road Waterline Extension project includes connecting to the end of the Lashmeet Public Service District’s water line along Mercer County Route 7 (Gardner Road) near the intersection of County Routes 7 and 7/2 and then extending it along County Routes 7, 16 and 7/3 into the Brickyard Road and Old Gardner Road Communities.
2. Mary Branch Waterline Extension
Project Number: 14714-15
I. PROJECT INFORMATION
- Project Client: Lashmeet Public Service District
- Project Engineer: Thompson & Litton [T&L]
- Project Name: Mary Branch Waterline Extension
II. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- A. [LPSD] The District rejected all bids received on November 13, 2025.
- B. [T&L] The project is temporarily on hold while market volatility is assessed.
III. SCHEDULE: JANUARY 2026
- A. [TEAM] The next DWTRF meeting is unscheduled at the moment.
IV. ISSUES
- A. Market volatility needs to be monitored prior to bidding.
V. PROJECT SCOPE (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)
The Mary Branch Water Extension Project includes connecting to the Lashmeet Public Service District’s water line, installed as part of the Glatto-Weyanoke Water Extension project, along State Route 10 near the intersection of State Routes 10 and 71, and then extending it along State Route 71 into the Mary Branch Community.
3. Stovall Ridge-Nubbins Ridge-Camp Creek Waterline Extensions
Project Number: 15496-26
I. PROJECT INFORMATION
- Project Client: Lashmeet Public Service District
- Project Engineer: Thompson & Litton [T&L]
- Project Name: Stovall Ridge-Nubbins Ridge-Camp Creek Waterline Extensions
II. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- A. [T&L] Continued the field research for WV DEP -AML in the Nubbins Ridge area continues.
III. SCHEDULE: JANUARY 2026
- A. [LPSD, Region I] Establish the Project Team for the project.
- B. [T&L] Complete field research for AML eligibility determination.
IV. ISSUES
- A. The funding for design needs to be secured.
- B. Project Team needs to be established.
- C. Field sampling was delayed due to illness and holidays.
V. PROJECT SCOPE (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)
Lashmeet Public Service District has a commitment to assisting the unserved and underserved customers of Mercer County with obtaining safe and reliable public water service. The Nubbins Ridge-Stovall Ridge-Camp Creek Waterline Extension project includes connecting to the end of the Lashmeet Public Service District’s water line in the community of Beeson and extending it along Mercer County Route 5 and US Route 19 into the Nubbins Ridge, Stovall Ridge, and Camp Creek Communities.
Prepared by: Stacy A. Fowler, P.E., Sr. Project Manager Date: December 18, 2025
Full Meeting Minutes: Lashmeet PSD Meeting Minutes – October 2025
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