The City’s existing Utility System Master Plan document was last updated by C & D Engineering, Inc. in 2011. Over the past 12 years the city has constructed a number of Capital Improvement Projects that were identified in the 2011 Utility System Master Plan. These projects include phased extensions of both Water Transmission Mains and Sanitary Sewer Force Mains, Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Modifications and process equipment improvements, water main extensions and replacements to improve firefighting capabilities by providing greater flow capacity and new fire hydrant assemblies, water quality improvements by creating looped distribution systems ensuring adequate disinfection, replacement of sanitary sewer lift stations which were beyond their serviceable life and replacement of the aging water & sewer infrastructure throughout the City’s Utility Service Area.
The proposed 2023 Utility Master Plan Update re-examined the City’s Utility Systems by analysis and computer modeling using a wealth of information collected over the past years. All elements of the Utility Systems were re-evaluated for adequacy and expandability for capacity. The infrastructure was evaluated on age, condition and material type to developed future Capital Improvement Projects for upgrades and replacements where identified. Finally, the Master Plan Update includes the analyzation of potential expansion areas for Septic to Sewer system projects and reclaimed Water Distribution including wet weather backup storage or disposal, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s resiliency.
A more detailed explanation of the master plan’s elements presented to City Council by Mr. Brent Health, President of Stroud Engineering Consultants, Incorporated.