facility implementation
plan
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners today
formally approved the Wastewater Treatment Facility Implementation Plan based on
recommendations from its Citizen Advisory Committee
(CAC).
“Our community is about to embark on one of the largest
wastewater treatment projects in recent history – a comprehensive program that
will address short-term growth challenges and long-term community needs for a
cleaner and safer community,” said Commissioner Martha
Schrader.
The plan itself identifies three parallel efforts that
will need to take place simultaneously. Those efforts include addressing
short-term wastewater treatment needs for Clackamas County Service District #1;
completing the site planning for a new wastewater treatment plant; and launching
a community-wide discussion on common wastewater
challenges.
“Considering the complexity and magnitude of this type
of capital improvement project, we feel strongly that this plan has produced
near consensus among stakeholders,” said Commissioner Bill Kennemer. “We
especially thank the members of our advisory board and citizens who got involved
during this eight month process. We feel comfortable in moving this plan
forward.”
The plan was developed in response to three major
factors. The Kellogg sewage treatment plant is over 30 years old and nearing
capacity. In addition, new federal wastewater treatment regulations, along with
projected growth in the
The Clackamas County Service District No. 1 CAC
submitted its final four-part recommendation to the BCC on
The plan, which outlines the processes, decisions, and
timelines needed to implement the CAC’s recommendations, is available online at
www.co.clackamas.or.us/WES/meetings/ImplPlan112806.pdf
For more information, contact Hilda Stevens, WES
Community Relations at (503) 353-4561 or email hildaste@co.clackamas.or.us
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Water Environment
Services (WES), a department of