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1997 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
| 82. | PROJECT: | Sinclair Master Plan | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | II-Hold |
| SPONSOR: | Town of Sinclair |
| LOCATION: | Carbon |
| PROGRAM: | New Development |
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| EXISTING LEGISLATION: |
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Purpose |
Chapter |
Session |
Account |
Appropriation |
Due Date |
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Level I |
10 |
1994 |
I |
$250,000 |
1996 |
|
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Level II |
15 |
1996 |
I |
Hold* |
1998 |
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| *A block appropriation of $15,000 was made for all hold projects. |
PROJECT INFORMATION:
The Town of Sinclair is an incorporated municipality with a population
of 500. The water treatment and distribution system for the Town of
Sinclair is operated by the Sinclair Refinery. The town has identified
several deficiencies in their supply and distribution system. The
existing 75,000 gallon tank was constructed in 1924 and is badly
corroded. In 1993, the town requested funding for a water supply
master plan to assess present/future needs and to evaluate the entire
water system that was constructed seven decades ago. The Level I master
plan has been completed. The project was delayed pending resolution of
institutional issues between the Town of Sinclair, the Sinclair
Refinery, and the City of Rawlins that has never been fully resolved. At
a minimum, a new water storage facility with appurtenant piping and
equipment is needed for Sinclair. The Sinclair Refinery may finance a
significant portion of the needed improvements.
The master plan also evaluated potential improvements to the City of
Rawlins' Fort Steele Pipeline to serve the area. The Ft. Steele line is
poor condition and maintenance is becoming extremely costly. The report
recommended complete replacement of the line. Depending upon the option
chosen and the eventual use of the water, replacement will cost between
$6,000,000 and $12,000,000. The City of Rawlins has requested a Level II
study to evaluate possible improvements to their Sage Creek spring
collector system, the Fort Steele pipeline, and the water treatment plant.
Funding options will also be assessed.
Sinclair has not expressed any interest in pursuing a Level III project in
over a year.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The WWDC recommends that the project be retained at Level II-Hold
status.
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