Ganges planners to explain campground denial under narrow court order

By James Windell If the South Haven Department of Public Works is feeling cramped in its present campus on 8th Avenue in South Haven, there’s a reason for that. DPW supports a municipal electric utility serving approximately 9,000 customer accounts. It administers a public drinking water and wastewater system serving more than 5,000 customers. It maintains more than 30 miles of public roads, 50 miles of sidewalks and non-motorized trails, public parking lots, and 30 miles of storm sewer infrastructure. And to meet the demands of these operations, has to accommodate staff, vehicles, and equipment. This situation was brought to the attention of the South Haven City Council by DPW Director Dana Burd at the council’s regular meeting on November 2, 2026. “We have been talking for a while about needing more enclosed areas for vehicle and equipment storage,” Burd told the City Council.

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