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2002 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Active Projects
| 12. | PROJECT: | Big Horn Regional JPB-Pipeline | | | | | |
| LEVEL: | III |
| SPONSOR: | Big Horn Regional Joint Powers Board |
| LOCATION: | Big Horn, Washakie, Hot Springs
Counties |
| 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 |
36 |
2000 |
I |
$160,000 |
2002 |
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Level II |
86 |
2001 |
I |
$670,000 |
2002 |
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
The 2000 WWDC Level II Study by BRS Inc. completed an investigation of routing a second
transmission pipeline from the Worland well field down the Nowood River valley then south to
Worland. Along this route the pipeline would connect with South Big Horn Rural JPB system
(SBHRJPB, supplied by Manderson wells) and with Washakie Rural Service & Improvement
District (supplied by Worland). Worland's existing 24" pipeline from its well field has failed twice
recently, demonstrating the vulnerability of their potable water supply. The Level II also explored
conceptual plans for a Greybull River pipeline crossing is needed to close a gap in the northern
portion of the regional system between SBHRJPB and the Town of Greybull. Additionally, the BRS
study looked at feasibility of a rural supply system in Hot Springs County as a component of the
whole regional system. It was revealed that chlorination facilities in northern Hot Springs County
are needed because of low chlorine residuals in that portion of the regional system.
This Level III request is for construction of that portion of the alternate regional pipeline from the
City of Worland's existing well field to the users in the Big Horn Basin; a regional pipeline crossing
the Big Horn River; and, a regional chlorination facility in northern Hot Springs County.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The WWDC recommends the project be incorporated in the New Development program at Level III
with an appropriation of $5,500,000.
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