Notice of Public Hearing for WRF Environmental Assessment and PNA

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Notice of Public Hearing for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) and Lift Station Improvements Project and Environmental Assessment for the Upper Thompson Sanitation District, Estes Park, Colorado

Date: October 18, 2022
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: District Administration Building
Address: 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
Topic: WRF and Lift Station Improvements Project Need Assessment and Environmental Assessment
Remote Access: Individuals who wish to address the Board via remote access may do so via telephone participation, please email a request for the meeting link or telephone number to Ms. Gina Moore, Secretary to the Board, at gina@utsd.org by 2:00 p.m. on October 18, 2022. Ms. Moore may also be reached by telephone at 970.586.4544.

A public hearing will be conducted for informing citizens and soliciting public input, written or oral, regarding the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) and Lift Stations Improvements Project, Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), Project Needs Assessment (PNA) and Environmental Assessment (EA). This meeting will cover an overview of the PNA, PER, and focus on the EA. Additionally, the following will be covered: (1) Discussion of project alternatives, (2) The preferred alternative, (3) Any projected rate increases, and (4) Any construction related and environmental impacts of the project.

Further, the PNA is a report detailing the project as proposed, including project necessity, alternatives, and components. The EA is a cultural resource survey of the proposed project location. The PNA describes how the project is being funded. The reports are being submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to qualify Upper Thompson Sanitation District for a State Revolving Fund Loan and a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Loan.

The PNA provides a description of the existing treatment and collection system; the need for the proposed improvements; and the proposed $58 million project.

Copies of the PER, PNA, and EA are available for public review prior to the Public Hearing at the following locations: Upper Thompson Sanitation District, 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
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The point of contact for the Upper Thompson Sanitation District is Chris Bieker, District Manager, 970.586.4544, and chris@utsd.org.

Upper Thompson Sanitation District, Chris Bieker, District Manager Published in Estes Park News on September 16, 2022.

Upper Thompson Sanitation District (District) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin or ancestry, and in employment or in any program or activity conducted by the District. The District will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If any person has a disability and requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact District Manager, Mr. Chris Bieker, three days before the event via email at chris@utsd.org, or telephone at 970.586.4544, or dial 711 to connect with Relay Colorado.