PROJECTS UNDER REVIEW Canal
Wastewater System
The cost to dredge the canal inlet has continued to climb and now averages $6,300 per month. According to our engineers, sand infiltrates through boulders that make up the groin. In 2014 we applied for a permit to perform the repairs by installing a barrier inside the groin. Preliminary estimates to carry out the repairs are $250,000. We recently received approval to proceed with the work.
We are in discussions with Water & Sewerage Corporation to determine if they can treat our wastewater. They have indicated that there are no plans to install the necessary infrastructure. They have prepared a request for a proposal (RFP) to conduct an engineering review. We are at the review stage and have not approved the RFP yet.
The canal basin needs dredging to address the low spots and clear any debris that has accumulated. The cost of the exercise is approximately $90,000.
If it is not possible to connect to a government facility, we plan to increase the plant capacity as the community grows. Since we process wastewater from Sandyport Olde Towne, we must also factor in it’s growth.
There are 17,800 linear feet of seawall that we are responsible for maintaining. Conditions vary but in 2014 engineers recommended completing most repairs within 3 years. To the best of our knowledge, there are no sections of sea wall that are unsafe at the present time.
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The wastewater system has a capacity of 100,000 gallon per day, assuming a steady flow. Our wastewater peaks twice daily and to compensate for the surges, experts rate the system at 80,000 gpd capacity. We average about 76,000 gpd production. The cost