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1998 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Project Reports
5. | PROJECT: | Big Horn Canal Improvements | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | III |
| SPONSOR: | Big Horn Canal Irrigation District |
| LOCATION: | Washakie and Big Horn Counties |
| PROGRAM: | Rehabilitation |
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| EXISTING LEGISLATION: |
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Purpose |
Chapter |
Session |
Account |
Appropriation |
Due Date |
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Level III |
206 |
1995 |
II |
$693,000* |
1998 |
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| *50% grant, 50% loan (4%, 20 years) |
PROJECT INFORMATION:
The district serves 218 irrigators and 23,800 irrigated acres. In 1992,
the sponsor requested funding for a Level II rehabilitation study of
their facilities. A Level II study was completed in 1994. The Level II
study evaluated the existing water supply facilities, identified needed
improvements, presented preliminary designs and cost estimates, and
developed a prioritized rehabilitation plan.
The rehabilitation plan identified rehabilitation of a check structure,
800 lineal feet of canal lining, and repair of three wasteways as
priorities. These improvements will increase the efficiency of the
existing irrigation system and serve to reduce operation and maintenance
costs. The Big Horn Canal Irrigation District has identified replacement
of the Elk Creek Siphon as the number one rehabilitation priority.
Construction is underway on the Elk Creek Siphon and should be complete
prior to the 1998 irrigation season.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
No legislative action is needed on this project.
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