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2001 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
22. | PROJECT: | Corn Creek Irrigation | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | II-Hold |
| SPONSOR: | Corn Creek Irrigation District |
| LOCATION: | Goshen County |
| 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 II |
10 |
1994 |
I |
Hold |
1996 |
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Level II |
15 |
1996 |
I |
Hold |
1998 |
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Level II |
82 |
1998 |
I |
Hold |
2000 |
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|
Level II |
36 |
2000 |
I |
Hold* |
2002 |
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| *A block appropriation of $15,000 was made for all hold projects |
PROJECT INFORMATION:
The concept of the project is to use existing storage in Glendo and Grayrocks Reservoirs to irrigate
and develop approximately 15,000 acres of new lands in Goshen County. 1985 estimates indicated
a project cost of $45M. As the initial economic analysis indicated that the sponsor could not
financially support a loan for 25% of the project costs and operation and maintenance costs, the
project has been put on hold in order for the sponsors to re-evaluate their financial abilities, prepare
an environmental assessment and secure water supplies. This project is one of the issues being
considered in the North Platte law suit.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The WWDC recommends that the project be retained at Level II-Hold status.
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