PROJECT INFORMATION:
In 1992, the CBPU requested funding for several projects. The WWDC
suggested the CBPU complete a master plan to prioritize future improvements.
The city's existing master plan had become dated and did not address the
latest EPA requirements.
In 1993, the Wyoming legislature approved funding to update the Cheyenne
Water Supply Master Plan. In 1994 the master plan was completed and
provides an inventory of the existing supply, treatment, and distribution
systems. The plan identified needed improvements, suggested priorities,
estimated costs, and serves as a planning tool for the city. Approximately
$62,000,000 in needed capital improvements were identified. The identified
improvements include an extensive upgrade to the CBPU Sherard Water Treatment
Plant and several transmission system improvements. These improvements
were prioritized and recommended for completion by the year 2007. Additional
Level II analysis was recommended to refine designs and cost estimates.
In 1996, States West Water Resources Corporation completed a Level II study
of the Cheyenne Water Supply System. Conceptual designs and cost estimates
were prepared for 1) a raw water system to irrigate parks and golf courses,
2) piping and improvements to the raw water lines feeding the water treatment
plant, 3) a new water transmission main to the east side of Cheyenne, 4)
corrosion analysis, and 5) improvements to the Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition System.
The first portion of the raw water project was completed in 1998.
In 1999 the city of Cheyenne asked for additional funding to complete another
phase of its planned raw water system. This would start the first phase of a
11.3 mile long pipeline from Crystal Reservoir to the new treatment plant.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The WWDC recommends the project be placed in a Level III status in the New
Development Program. The financing plan will include a 60% grant, $6,600,000
and a 40% loan, $4,400,000, at 7.25% for 20 years.
