Notices of Intent to Establish Projects

ARBOR HILLS SUPPLEMENTAL FIRE FLOW SUPPLY

Per recommendations of the 2006 Madison Water Utility Water Master Plan, proposed water supply projects are currently being developed in the Arbor Hills neighborhood. It is the Utility’s intent to evaluate several alternatives to improve the fire protection capacities and supply reliability of the water system in this area. A full description of the project and a list of the potential alternatives are available for review in the attached documents.

On November 25, 2008, the Madison Water Utility Board introduced and referred resolutions to establish these projects. Following a minimum two-month public participation process, at its January 2009 regular meeting, the Madison Water Utility Board considered public input and determined that the projects should be established.

Additional Information:

• Arbor Hills Project Scoping Document (PDF)
• Figures for Arbor Hills Project Scoping Document (PDF 3.26 MB)
• Arbor Hills Public Participation Plan (PDF)
• Arbor Hills Communication Plan (PDF)
• Arbor Hills Alternative Evaluation (PDF)

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING :  All citizens were invited to participate in a public hearing before the Water Utility Board on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 4:30 pm at the Water Utility Operations Center at 110 S Paterson St to consider the acceptance of the recommendation to contruct a pump station.  Click here for more information.

A Public Meeting regarding the Arbor Hills Supplemental Fire Flow Supply Project was held at the Zimbrick Buick Conference Room on 9/10/09.

• Notice mailed to residents
• Information presented at the meeting
• Meeting Notes

 

A Public Hearing was held regarding the Arbor Hills Supplemental Fire Flow Supply Project at the Water Utility Administration Building on 6/23/09.

• Notice mailed to residents
• Information presented at the meeting

 

A Public Meeting was held regarding the Arbor Hills Supplemental Fire Flow Supply Project at the Leopold Elementary School Cafeteria on 5/27/09.

• Notice mailed to residents
• Information presented at the meeting 

If you would like to help the Utility formulate the location, scope, and character of this project by volunteering to be a member of the Citizen’s Advisory Panel, please contact the Utility at 608-266-4651 or water@cityofmadison.com at your earliest convenience. All citizens in the area are invited to participate in the development and refinement of this project.

NEAR WEST SIDE WATER SUPPLY AUGMENTATION

A Citizen's Advisory Panel Meeting regarding the Near West Side Water Supply Augmentation Project was held on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 pm in the main conference room of the Water Utility building at 119 E Olin Avenue. 

A Public Meeting regarding the Near West Side Water Supply Augmentation Project was held Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Stephens Elementary School, 102 S Rosa Rd. 

Additional Information:

• Near West Side Water Supply Augmentation Scoping Document (includes Attachments and Public Participation/Communication Plan) (PDF 3.17 MB)

      or to view parts of Scoping Document separately:

• Near West Side Water Supply Augmentation Scoping Document (PDF 512 KB)
• Attachments to Near West Side Water Supply Augmentation Scoping Document (PDF 2.5 MB)
• Near West Side Water Supply Augmentation Public Participation and Communication Plans (PDF 318 KB)

PRESSURE ZONE 4 WATER SUPPLY AUGMENTATION

Per recommendations of the 2006 Madison Water Utility Water Master Plan, proposed water supply projects are currently being developed in the Femrite Drive area. It is the Utility’s intent to evaluate several alternatives to improve the fire protection capacities and supply reliability of the water system in this area. A full description of the project and a list of the potential alternatives are available for review in the attached documents.

On November 25, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at 119 East Olin Avenue, the Madison Water Utility Board will introduce and refer resolutions to establish these projects. Following a minimum two month public participation process, at its January 2009 regular meeting, the Madison Water Utility Board will consider public input and will determine if the projects should be established.

Additional Information:

• Zone 4 Augmentation Scoping Document (PDF)
• Zone 4 Augmentation Public Participation Plan (PDF)
• Zone 4 Augmentation Communication Plan (PDF)
• Zone 4, Exhibit A to C:  Location and System Facilities Map, Black & Veatch Fire Flow Analysis, and Photos of Unit Wells 28, 29 and 30 (PDF 3.04 MB)
• Zone 4, Exhibit D to E:  Stakeholders List and Test Well Data (PDF)
• Zone 4 Notice of Public Hearing 3/24/09 (published in WSJ 3/11/09) (PDF)
• Zone 4 Fireflow Map (PDF)

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE: All citizens in the Femrite Drive area are invited to participate in the development and refinement of the Pressure Zone 4 Water Supply Augmentation Project. Volunteers are needed to form a Citizen’s Advisory Panel (CAP) for the project. If you would like to help the Utility formulate the location, scope, and character of this project, please contact the Madison Water Utility at 608-266-4651 or water@cityofmadison.com at your earliest convenience. Citizen involvement will make this project better.

--Tom Heikkinen; Water Utility General Manager

WELL 8 IRON & MANGANESE MITIGATION

Per recommendations of the well filtration report presented to the Water Utility Board in 2008, a water quality mitigation project is currently being developed for Well 8. Well 8 is located at the west end of Olbrich Park. It is the Utility’s intent to evaluate several alternatives to improve the water quality produced by Well 8.

Additional Information:

• Project Scoping Document (PDF)
• Attachment to Project Scoping Document (PDF 3.82 MB)
• Communication Plan (PDF)
• Public Participation Plan (PDF)

On March 24, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. at the Water Utility Administration offices at 119 East Olin Avenue, the Water Utility Board will introduce and refer a resolution to establish the project. Following a two-month public participation process, the Water Utility Board will consider public input concerning Well 8 water quality at its regular meeting on May 26 and will determine if the project should be established.

A Public Hearing was held regarding the Well 8 Iron and Manganese Mitigation Project at the Water Utility Administration Building on 6/23/09.

• Notice mailed to residents
• Information presented at the meeting

 

A Public Meeting regarding the Well 8 Iron and Manganese Mitigation Project was held at the Schenk Elementary School Cafeteria on 5/18/09. 

• Notice mailed to residents
• Information presented at the meeting
• May 18th Public Meeting Notes

 

If you would like to help the Utility formulate the location, scope, and character of this project by volunteering to be a member of the Citizen’s Advisory Panel, please contact the Utility at 608-266-4651 or water@cityofmadison.com at your earliest convenience. All citizens in the area are invited to participate in the development and refinement of this project.

• Well 8 Citizen's Advisory Panel Meeting Notes, 4/27/09
• Well 8 Citizen's Advisory Panel Meeting Notes, 4/15/09