Greater Cincinnati Water Works wants to know how the community would like to see the Mount Airy water tower property utilized.

The utility had planned to make repairs to the landmark castle structure and keep using it as a water tower. Necessary repairs include fixing or replacing the brick and concrete in some places; foundation repairs; replacing the original piping; and replacing the tank covers, among other issues.

Water Works says the project would cost around $36 million, so while repairing the structure is still an option, Water Works is considering other ways the site might be used.

Planning for the water tower's future

Water Works has hired consulting firm Yard & Co. to conduct a feasibility study on the property. The area in question includes not only the water tower, but adj

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