Mother Nature seems to have taken Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction to heart, extending winter well beyond February 2nd. Since then, contractors have been battling snow, high winds, and bitter cold temperatures, which have slowed progress on-site.

Despite the challenging conditions, crews have continued installing the water main and fire hydrants whenever weather permits. They remain optimistic that next week’s forecasted temperatures will hold, allowing them to resume foundation work and keep the project moving forward.

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