Raw Well Water Transmission
Pipeline Project
(Last Updated: March 23, 2008)
PROJECT BACKGROUND
One of the main components of a water utility is an adequate source water supply. In the last 10 years, five new wells have been constructed to supplement the 17 existing wells. A key element of the source water supply is conveyance capacity: that is, the ability to move water through pipes from the supply wells to the treatment facility.
Without adequate water conveyance capability, the benefits of construction new wells will not be fully realized. Restrictions in the well piping system currently prevent wells from operating at full capacity and increase energy costs. An existing pipeline is now undersized and will become even more so as new wells are constructed. This well line project will eliminate some of these restrictions and provide well line capacity for future well construction. In addition, it will provide increased reliability in the event of planned or emergency repairs for 65% of the total water supply.
SCOPE OF WORK
Install approximately 13,500 feet of 30-inch water main. The project begins at the Youth Sports Complex and crosses the Skunk River to the east. From there, the pipe will run north beyond East Lincoln Way before it crosses back under the Skunk River and then north under the Union Pacific Railroad. The pipe will then go west to the intersection of East 6th Street and Crawford Avenue. There, the new pipe will connect to an existing pipe on its way to the Water Plant. Click here for an aerial view of the projected route.
PROJECT TIMELINE
| Feb. 12, 2008 | 30-day Notice of Public
Hearing regarding the public improvement project declared at
meeting of Ames City Council. This Notice is required
to be mailed to property owners for whom easements for the
project are required. It will also be mailed to those
who will be temporarily impacted during the construction
process (i.e. 6th Street residents). |
| Mar. 25, 2008 |
Public hearing for Public Improvement Project. Council
will approve a resolution deeming the project necessary and
allow the project to proceed and authorize obtaining
easements, using condemnation, if necessary. |
| Mar. 28, 2008* | Property owners of locations where permanent easements need to be purchased will be contacted by the appraiser hired by the City. |
| Apr. 23, 2008* | Preliminary easement purchase offers, based on appraisals, will be sent to affected property owners. |
| May 5, 2008 | After a 10-day waiting period, as stated in the Iowa Administrative Code, city staff and/or their representative will contact property owners to begin processing the easement documents and conduct any additional negotiations. |
| June 10, 2008* | Easements are obtained and filed, council approves and authorizes payment. |
| Aug/Sept 2008* | Preliminary plans and specifications are approved, bid letting, and contract award. |
| October 2008* | Construction begins. |
| October 2009* | Estimated project completion. |
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*Preliminary and subject to change For additional information, contact: Christina Murphy, P.E. |
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