(KMZA)--Plans for a major rehabilitation of the city of Seneca’s sewer collection system move forward.
Following a public meeting and hearing Wednesday evening, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing the submitting of an application to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for a 20-year loan to fund the more than $2.2 million project.
The Council also approved an agreement with Wilson and Company, of Salina, to provide engineering services for the project at a cost of nearly $126,000.
Doug Goetz with Wilson and Company presented information on the proposed project including the estimated cost and potential impact on sewer user rates.
The project will include the rehabilitation of all the clay tile pipes in the older part of town, which are failing. Goetz said that is causing too much rainwater to enter the city’s sewer system.
In addition, he recommended the city set aside funds for the removal of sludge from the existing primary lagoon cells which he said are losing capacity due to sludge buildup.
Under a preliminary project schedule, bids are to be opened in February of next year, with construction beginning in April, and completion in December 2017.
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