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.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
No legislative action is recommended.
