Draft plan finds nearly $80 million in project needs in Platteville

A draft of Platteville’s capital improvement plan identified nearly $80 million in projects that city leaders would like to complete in the next five years. The plan with more than 150 projects was presented to Platteville Common Council members this week. Higher-priority projects include construction of the city’s new fire station, budgeted at $10 million, and replacement of the city’s severe weather warning system, estimated to cost over $250,000. Lower-priority items include some smaller street projects and the creation of a city amphitheater. City staff will determine which projects are financially feasible given available funding sources.