PROJECT INFORMATION:
The Downer Neighborhood is an area on the northeast edge of Sheridan where water service was
provided by the Soldier Creek Water Company until the Downer Neighborhood Improvement and
Service District was formed in 1998. There are 125 taps in the project, which was built in 1948.
Due to its age the system needs substantial rehabilitation and improvement.
MSE-HKM was contracted to do the Level II evaluation of the system and to prepare conceptual
designs and cost estimates. The Level II analysis was completed during 1998 and
recommendations were made regarding the improvements to bring the system up to acceptable
standards. The total project cost is estimated to be $2,999,500.
At the annual district meeting in May of 1999, the district decided to pursue two projects
concurrently; a water supply project and a sewer improvement project. Funding for the sewer
project will come from sources other than WWDC, however given economies of scale and the
need to disturb the streets once, both projects must be coordinated.
Proposed funding of the water project is from the Water Development Commission, the USDA
Rural Utilities Service, and the Wyoming Business Council. The district applied for a
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $250,000. It was awarded only
$137,406. The District then requested additional funding from the WWDC of $112,594.
A construction contract was awarded to Hot Iron Inc, for construction of the improvements in fall
of 2001. This work is scheduled for completion early in 2003.
RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE ACTION:
No legislative action is required on this project.