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12th District Public Works
funds for two critical projects
approved by the House
Legislation cosponsored by
Rep. Cary Condotta, R-East Wenatchee, authorizing more than $9
million in loan funding for area projects through the Public Works Trust
Fund passed the House unanimously Monday. The loans will be given to
12th District projects aimed at improving water capacity and flow.
“Eastern Washington has gotten by with some of our outdated water
infrastructure,” said Condotta. “But, as our communities have been
growing so have our needs. These projects will not only update our
infrastructure, but keep us ahead of major growth in our area. It’s
smart planning on the part of our local utilities.”
The two 12th District projects approved in the legislation will benefit
customers of the Chelan County PUD and East Wenatchee Water District:
The Chelan County PUD project will design and construct two pump
stations to increase water capacity from approximately 4,000 gallons per
minute to 6,000 gallons per minute. It will also include a 2 million
gallon reservoir. The project will also construct 5,000 feet of 12-inch
and 16-inch water transmission mains to provide a reliable water source
for 4,500 customers.
The East Wenatchee Water District project will construct 6,000 linear
feet of 12-inch water main that will serve as the supply main to the new
1.5 million gallon reservoir. The new main and reservoir will serve to
increase fire flow and static water pressure.
“We talk a lot about water issues in our state, but it’s these projects
around our state that highlight the needs of small communities to
upgrade their systems to meet the needs of the citizens and relieve the
strain on public utilities,” said Condotta. “I am pleased to know that
two much-needed improvement projects in Chelan and Douglas counties will
finally be underway with the approval of the public works project
loans.”
The Washington State Public Works Board is made up of 13 private
citizens and local elected officials from around the state. The Board
oversees the application process to ensure that all elements, such as
project cost and other eligibility requirements, are included with the
loan application. The Board then selects the projects based on need and
effort, and sends their recommendations to the Legislature for final
approval. Once approved, the city or local jurisdiction can draw on
their loan to complete the project.
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