# Planned developments in Fayette County, IL

Boardwalk found 32 planned projects in Fayette County, IL in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the Vandalia City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/fayette/

## Fayette County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 32 |
| New in the last 30 days | 2 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 5, 2026, Vandalia City Council |
| Sources we check | 2 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Fayette County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 16 | 50% |
| Public and institutional | 7 | 22% |
| Commercial | 6 | 19% |
| Development decisions | 3 | 9% |

## Recent projects in Fayette County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Lake Holding Tank Utility Improvement | Vandalia, IL | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 2026 Randolph Street Watermain Replacement Project | Vandalia, IL | Not stated | Pipelines | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Shelley/Thistle/Morning Glory Infrastructure Grant Application | Vandalia, IL | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Deken Park Improvements via 2027 OSLAD Grant | St. Elmo, IL | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 2027 OSLAD Grant for Park Pavilion, Restrooms, Playground and Trail | St. Elmo, IL | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 2, 2026 |
| Theater Project Bid Review | St. Elmo, IL | Not stated | Entertainment venues | Not stated in filing | Continued | May 6, 2026 |
| Theater Project Bid Review | St. Elmo, IL | Not stated | Entertainment and recreation | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | May 6, 2026 |
| $650K Bridge Replacement over Crooked Creek | Farina, IL | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Safe Route to School Project Engineering Services | Ramsey, IL | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Approved | Feb 2, 2026 |

Showing 9 of 32 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Fayette County

- Vandalia, IL · 15 projects
- St. Elmo, IL · 10 projects
- Ramsey, IL · 7 projects

## Nearby places

- [Shelby County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/shelby/) · 86 projects
- [Marion County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/marion/) · 73 projects
- [Effingham County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/effingham/) · 230+ projects
- [Bond County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/bond/) · 250+ projects
- [Montgomery County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/montgomery/) · 110+ projects
- [Clay County, IL](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/clay/) · 50 projects

All places in Illinois: [Illinois](https://boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/)

## Questions about Fayette County

### What's planned in Fayette County, IL?

Boardwalk found 32 planned projects in Fayette County, IL in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the Vandalia City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Fayette County projects come from public meeting records, such as Vandalia City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Fayette County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Fayette County, IL", boardwalkai.com/development/illinois/fayette/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count