Legislative Priorities Submission: Madisonville Northside Water Service Improvements

Submitted by: City of Madisonville

Currently the City's water system operates on one pressure zone. Due to the expansion of the northern service area, and in addition to the demand from interconnected water districts, the City has planned for the construction of a new water tank and a pump station in the northern service area, creating a second pressure zone operating at a higher pressure level.

This project will provide improved domestic water service and improved fire protection in this service area. Waterline extensions are included in the project, as is an emergency standby generator to assure service during power interruptions.

Through use of computer modeling, a final design has been completed which allowed the project to be fully permitted by all affected agencies. All easements and property has been acquired. Total estimated costs for this project are $2,041,927 (inclusive of construction and engineering costs) with $800,000 having been earmarked by The City of Madisonville through remaining bond funds.

Project construction is estimated to take 18 months and will add approximately $1,000,000 to the local economy during the construction phase through employment contracts.

For more information, call 824-2100.