Modesto approves nearly $144M investment to get itself out of a stinky situation

The River Trunk sewage pipeline, which holds 24% of Modesto’s domestic and commercial waste, is getting a much-needed makeover to the tune of just under $144 million.

By a 6-1 vote Sept. 23, the City Council approved the project, which includes a $60 million revenue bond.

District 3 Councilmember Chris Ricci said the project is necessary but he voted “no” because it could have been a chance to address a host of community issues, like providing sewage service to county pockets…

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