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Facility Plan
Facility Plan
In 2021, NEW Water continued to engage and educate community
partners on long-term planning efforts, so that our community
can continue to do their dishes, flush the toilet, and operate their
businesses whenever they want. NEW Water began planning efforts
in 2019 to evaluate the liquids portion of NEW Water processes, to
ensure continuous operations to the community. As much of this
critical infrastructure has reached the end of its useful life, “do nothing”
was not an option.
A Facility Plan is a comprehensive study to assess the condition of
a sewerage system, and evaluate what is needed to ensure nonstop
wastewater conveyance and treatment services for the community
it serves. This significant study will result in a comprehensive plan
document, the result of many hours of work, analysis, and assessments
by a large team with many areas of expertise in clean water services.
In Wisconsin, a Facility Plan is submitted to the DNR for final approval.
This plan will serve to guide the implementation of significant capital
projects for years to come. By submitting a Facility Plan, projects can
qualify for Clean Water Fund loans through the State of Wisconsin
Revolving Fund, at 55% of the market rate.
NEW Water is developing a Strategic Financial Plan in conjunction
with the Facility Plan to help mitigate large rate increases in any
given year. Costs are reviewed during the annual budgeting process.
Additionally, individual projects identified in the Facility Plan require
public bidding of construction projects prior to Commission approval.
The NEW Water Team is working to prioritize projects based on
criticality, and plan them over the course of coming years to manage
the financial impact.
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