Lake Poinsett Sanitary District

Next Meeting: Regular Meeting on December 13, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. at 19553 US Hwy 81 on Lake Poinsett

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Sanitary Sewer Improvements Underway – Important Community Update

Banner is moving forward with essential sanitary sewer infrastructure upgrades in your area to enhance long-term reliability and service. Here's what you need to know:

 Project Locations:

• SW Lake Drive:  Between house #98 and #160

• North Lake Drive:  Between house #114 and #230

• Golf Course Road Right-of-Way:  Forcemain pipe replacement between HWY 81 and Nicholette

The project involves replacing the sanitary sewer mains located in the road, followed by upgrades to individual service lines from existing septic tanks to the new sewer mains. Forcemain replacement will also occur along the designated section of Golf Course Road.

 Road Access & Detours:

• During the SW Lake Drive construction phase, temporary access will be available via South Point Drive if the main entrance is blocked. This will happen periodically as individual service connections are made.

 Resident Reminders:

• Garbage Collection: A centralized dumpster is located at SW Lake Drive and HWY 81 for use during construction, as garbage trucks may not be able to access individual homes.

• A similar arrangement may be implemented later in the year for residents along North Lake Drive.

 Project Schedule:

• SW Lake Drive Construction:  April – June 2025

• North Lake Drive Construction:  September – November 2025

• Final Touches & Grass Seeding:  Spring 2026

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during these vital improvements. Stay tuned for updates and please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Lake Poinsett Management Plan Website: https://lakepoinsettmanagementplan.info/ 

ARPA/Maintenance Projects

Originally, this funding application was for the West & Northwest Lake Drive Expansion Project - 2021. (see the Projects tab for further information.) Some of the maintenance projects intended to be completed under this funding application would be the replacement of the sanitary sewer in the Lake Poinsett Estates area, rehabilitation of additional lift stations, the replacement of the mainline to the existing lagoon and the sanitary sewer replacement on North Lake Drive approximately from addresses 106 North to 202 North.

The revised funding application for the maintenance projects will be discussed at the BWNR Meeting on May 17th, 2022. During that meeting the DANR did award the LPSD $2,790,25 in ARPA funds and a loan of $1,809,749 at 3.25% interest. The LPSD has prioritized the LPE Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project and the Phase 2 Lift Station Rehabilitation Project as the top prioritizes. 

On October 30th, 2024 the LPSD opened bids for the North Lake Drive Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project and the Pier 81 Sanitary System Replacement Project and plans to award the contract at their November 9th, 2024 regular board meeting. These projects will include construction to replace the gravity main line on the western portions of North Lake Drive and removal of the septic tanks at each property. The eastern portion will include just the removal of the septic tanks. The construction for the Pier 81 area will include a new force main line from Lift Station #7 by the LPSD office, along Highway 81, to Golfcourse Road and then following Golfcourse Road west to the LPSD lagoon. It will also include a new gravity main along Southwest Lake drive and the removal of the septic tanks at each property. The current timeframe for these projects is from approximately December 2024 to April 2026. 

As of November 9th, 2024 the LPSD Board has awarded the contract for the two above reference projects, contingent on DANR approval, to Winter Contracting, LLC. Next steps will include the official approval from DANR and then a pre-construction meeting. 

Beginning April 2025 Winter Contracting has started work on the new force main line along Highway 81 to the lagoon on Golfcourse Road and the replacement of the gravity sewer main south of Pier 81.