Tag: Central Alabama Water
CAW Prequalifies Engineers, Settles Public Records Lawsuit
The water board also hired a new financial adviser in its meeting Friday.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Jan. 12, 2026
BirminghamWatch’s weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Contractor Concerned About Work Suspension on ‘High-Hazard’ Dam, Disputes CAW’s Account of Project Pause
Work to stabilize the Lake Purdy Dam has been stopped, and CAW could decide early this year whether to continue.
Lake Purdy Dam Work Halted Without Public Explanation
Some water board members asked for an update on the dam stabilization project in a meeting Monday but were rebuffed.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Jan. 5, 2026
BirminghamWatch’s weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
CAW Cancels Policy That Encouraged Disadvantaged Firms To Bid on Contracts
Black members of the board expressed concern about the move; managers said the policy was a paperwork burden.
CAW Board Accepts CEO’s Recs for Consulting Engineer, Seven Executives
The consulting engineer hire was required by the state law that restructure the board earlier this year.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Dec. 15, 2025
BirminghamWatch’s weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
Water Works Board Approves Budget With Slashed Capital Funding, No Rate Increase
The $215.6 million budget doesn’t include automated meters, constricts work on Lake Purdy Dam and reduces pipe replacements.
Monday Morning Watch | Week of Dec. 8, 2025
BirminghamWatch’s weekly rundown of public meetings and agendas in the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County.
