ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands, Brock Greenfield provided an update on the latest on the Richmond Lake Dam project.

Greenfield talks some of the tasks that needs to be done to prepare for the project.

Greenfield provide an update on the bidding process for this project.

Greenfield express concern about not having to go back to South Dakota Legislature for more money needed for the project going forward.

Greenfield explain that this project goes beyond just that dam but the infrastructure surrounding this as well.

Greenfield emphasize that this is a needed project for the safety of the citizens of Aberdeen and the region.

Projected cost for the entire project is estimated to be around $26 million.