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1998 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Project Reports

 95. PROJECT:Shoshone Rehabilitation
LEVEL:III
SPONSOR:Shoshone Joint Powers Board
LOCATION:Park/Big Horn County
PROGRAM:Rehabilitation
  
EXISTING LEGISLATION:
Purpose Chapter Session Account Appropriation Due Date
Level III 28 1992 II $7,500,000* 1997
Level III 45 1997 2000
*50% grant

PROJECT INFORMATION:
The Shoshone Joint Powers Board requested assistance from the WWDC for a comprehensive rehabilitation project. The Joint Powers Board is made up of the Heart Mountain, Shoshone, Willwood, and Deaver Irrigation Districts which serve approximately 93,000 acres.

The Bureau, in cooperation with the Board and the WWDC, conducted a rehabilitation study of the district's facilities in 1991, and identified a number of major canals and structures in need of repair or replacement. Many of the existing facilities are 80 years old. The estimated total project cost is $15,000,000. Fifty percent of the funds are being provided by the WWDC. The remaining funds are being secured, as a zero interest loan to the Board, through the Bureau of Reclamation's Rehabilitation and Betterment Program.

In 1992, the project agreement was completed and executed and the funding agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation was finalized. In addition, the sponsor worked to develop the project work schedule, as well as mitigation plans. In 1993, approximately 21,000 feet of reinforced concrete pipe was manufactured. In addition, 15,000 feet of pipeline was designed, approved and installed, including a large diameter siphon. In 1994, approximately 35,000 feet of reinforced concrete pipe and a large drop structure was installed; and grouting of the Cedar Mountain Tunnel commenced. In 1995, 10,000 feet of pipe and two drop structures were installed and work continued on the Cedar Mountain Tunnel. In 1996 25,000 feet of pipe and two drop structures were installed and grouting continued on the Cedar Mountain Tunnel. In 1997, 36,000 feet of pipe and three drop structures were installed and grouting continued on the Cedar Mountain Tunnel. Similar work will be completed in 1998.

RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
No legislative action is required.

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