Mill Kiosk Project on Hold

WAITSBURG - Widely differing cost estimates between architects and contractors have caused a temporary halt to the interpretive kiosk project at the Wait Mill site. Architects, Jones & Jones originally estimated the cost of the project at $7,000.

The kiosk is to consist of a large steel roof, supported by beams, that will over- hang the existing vault at the old mill site. The overhang will provide space for informational panels commemorating both the Lewis & Clark Expedition and the history of Wait's Mill to be hung on the sides of the vault.

A bid submitted by contractors Opp & Siebold listed the cost of the project at $34,000, plus tax. The nearly $30,000 discrepancy has caused the project, previ- ously anticipated to be completed by the year's end, to be placed on hold until the project costs can be re-evaluated.