The City’s Duck Lake Road Improvement Project was recently named Project of the Year in the Structures category by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Minnesota chapter.

The roadway from Duck Lake Trail to Mallard Court was fully reconstructed, and the project also included a new bridge and fishing pier, enhanced stormwater management features, a new paved trail, and concrete curb and gutter. The construction was largely completed in fall 2022 and there was a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event in June 2023.

"We're honored to win this award," said City Engineer Carter Schulze. "It's a credit to our hard-working team and an outstanding partnership between City staff, our project consultant and the residents who patiently navigated construction throughout the project."

Innovative construction techniques, significant environmental improvements and the City’s collaboration with the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District contributed to the project’s recognition.