SUBJECT
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West Polk Schedule Options (Information)
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DESCRIPTION
Each year, PRWC consultants work with members to updates water demand projections. In October of 2023, updated projections for West Polk participating members were lower than previously estimated. While the current schedule contemplates a Phase 1 West Polk Water Production Facility (WPF) coming online in 2028 with a capacity of 2.5 MGD, member 2028 demands for the West Polk WPF are currently estimated to be only 0.62 MGD.
Concurrently, staff and consultants continue to work with the acquisition team and contractors to complete the Southeast WPF project. Schedule delays have occurred, driven primarily by the acquisition process. This information, coupled with West Polk demand updates, has driven staff to evaluate potential modifications to the West Polk schedule.
This presentation will summarize the drivers that are influencing the West Polk schedule and will present a range of potential outcomes. While this is an information only item, the Board will be asked to provide guidance to staff on an implementation plan in future meetings.
RECOMMENDATION
This item is an information item, and no Board action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impacts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mary Thomas, Carollo