Davison Road water main construction impacts on Starlight restaurant
Burton
Summary
An 80-year-old waterline has broken seven times in 18 months, repeatedly shutting down Starlight Coney Island and hurting nearby businesses. A fix is coming and won't be cheap; the mayor is pursuing federal grant funding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The repair is described as an expensive fix with no cost estimate yet; the city is seeking grant funding to offset it.
Starlight Coney Island, a medical building, auto parts store, Burger King, and other nearby businesses and customers.
The businesses — especially Starlight — have been shut down repeatedly by water main breaks.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Nov 5, 2026
The historical society spokesperson reported the Starlight restaurant, Burton's oldest family restaurant, has had a water main break four times and a porta-potty placed in front of it during road work that has run past its October completion date.
City Council - Feb 19, 2026
An 80-year-old waterline has broken seven times in 18 months, repeatedly shutting down Starlight Coney Island and hurting nearby businesses. A fix is coming and won't be cheap; the mayor is pursuing federal grant funding.
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