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2001 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
| 60. | PROJECT: | Lander Intake Facilities | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | II |
| SPONSOR: | City of Lander |
| LOCATION: | Fremont County |
| PROGRAM: | Rehabilitation |
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| EXISTING LEGISLATION: |
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Purpose |
Chapter |
Session |
Account |
Appropriation |
Due Date |
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Level I |
8 |
1995 |
I |
$100,000 |
1996 |
|
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Level II |
46 |
1997 |
I |
$175,000 |
1998 |
|
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Level III |
16 |
1999 |
II |
$200,000 |
2003 |
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
Growth in the city and the surrounding area prompted the city to request analysis of their water
system. The rural areas around Lander typically obtain their water from wells, which are of poor
quality and quantity, or they haul their water from Lander. Several areas, including Tweed Lane,
south of Lander, northeast of Lander, and Baldwin Creek, have approached the city requesting
water service. However, the city was uncertain whether their system could reliably meet these and
other future water service demands. A Level I master plan was completed to serve as a planning
tool to respond to these requests.
The Level I study assessed the physical and economical limits of the existing system to serve an
expanded service area. The study determined the water supply needs of that area, and evaluated
the capability of Lander's existing water supply to meet those needs. The study made
recommendations regarding the upgrading that will be required before the city can serve the rural
areas. The study developed preliminary designs and cost estimates for the facilities identified as
needing improvements. The city prioritized the system improvements and requested a Level II
evaluation of the supply line to the treatment plant, enlargement of the treatment plant, and
additional storage at the treatment plant and near the city. The Level II study recommended that
the intake facilities be improved and provisions made to handle the course sediments that enter the
water supply line from the river. The estimated cost of the improvements is $400,000. Project
design will begin during the upcoming year with anticipated construction in the year 2002.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
No legislative action is required.
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