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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Plainfield public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Naperville Road Elevated Water Storage Tank
The village awarded a $6.2 million contract to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions to build a new 1-million-gallon elevated water tower near 143rd Street and Naperville Road. This project will replace the aging Mill Street tower and improve municipal water system capacity.
Ripple Fiber Telecommunications Franchise
Ripple Fiber is expanding its high-speed internet network into Plainfield, utilizing public rights-of-way under a standard franchise agreement with discussions around underground versus aerial placement.
2026 Water Model Update
Baxter & Woodman will update the village's water distribution model for $98,200 to simulate flow changes from new development and substantiate future Lake Michigan water allocation requests.