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Cato-Meridian CSD

$33.1M Project Value
Cato, NY
Spring 2026 Start
Phase 1 Scope
Septic replacement and parking lot reconstruction for this $33.1 million voter-approved capital improvement project.
$33.1M
VOTER-APPROVED
2
ELEMENTARY + HS
Phase 1
SEPTIC + PARKING
Jan 2023
COMMUNITY VOTE
Spring 2026
UPCOMING
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Project Overview

Capital Improvement for the Community

Cato-Meridian CSD is advancing its $33.1 million voter-approved capital improvement project (January 2023) to upgrade school facilities. Phase 1 includes replacing the septic system (tanks, lines, drain fields) and reconstructing parking lots, sidewalks, and curbing at Elementary and Junior-Senior High Schools to enhance safety, accessibility, and long-term functionality.
LRS selected to provide site preparation, excavation for septic tanks, grading, utilities, drainage, and stormwater management — scheduled to begin spring 2026.
Scope of Work

LRS Deliverables

LRS will handle critical Phase 1 infrastructure — full septic system replacement and parking reconstruction at two school campuses, working around active school operations.
Excavation and trenching for new septic tanks and systems
Grading and shaping for drain fields, parking areas, and access routes
Utilities coordination — sewer lines, storm drainage, catch basins
Comprehensive drainage systems and stormwater management
Key Features

Project Highlights

2 Schools

Elementary + Jr-Sr High

Full Septic

New tanks, lines & drain fields

Parking Lots

Full reconstruction

Sidewalks

New curbing and ADA

Voter Approved

$33.1M January 2023

Spring 2026

Upcoming project
Technology & Approach

How We Deliver

Septic Engineering

Excavation and trenching for tanks, lines, and drain fields

GPS-Guided Grading

Precision shaping for parking areas and access routes

School Site Logistics

Phased work around active school operations

Public Project Standards

Meeting exact engineering specs and district requirements
Impact & Results

Project Impact

Modernized septic and parking infrastructure for improved reliability and safety
Enhanced school facilities for students, staff, and community use
Supports Cato-Meridian’s commitment to quality education in Central NY
Showcases LRS expertise in school septic systems and parking lot site work
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