PROJECT INFORMATION:
Evanston has experienced considerable growth and is nearing the capacity
of its water supply system. The city presently has adequate raw water
supply and reservoir storage. A major problem is the demand for treated
water to irrigate parks, ball field and other large green areas. The
city's system uses water from the Bear River and Sulphur Creek Reservoir
as well as four in-town wells. The application requests that the
resources be evaluated to determine the most cost effective means of
providing an adequate water supply to the residents of Evanston in the
future.
In 1984 the WWDC prepared the "Upper Bear River Drainage Water Resource
Investigation". The report provided reconnaissance level information on
this area. Then in 1997 a Level II study evaluated conceptual designs
and cost estimates to construct a raw water pipeline and upgrade the
towns existing wells. The cost estimates show the total project cost to
be $1,481,000.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
The WWDC recommends the project be advanced to Level III status in the
New Development Program, with a 1998 appropriation of $1,500,000. The
financing plan includes a 60% grant for $900,000 and a 40% loan for
$600,000 at 7.25% for 20 years.
