Site work for a water / sewer project in Whittier, Alaska. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

This project will support current and future commercial, recreational and tourism development at the Head of Passage Canal (HOB) including a new cruise ship terminal and proposed new small boat harbor. This development is designed to accommodate a large hotel and may include single and multi-family housing units upon completion. The HOB consists of unconsolidated glacial materials similar to that of the Whittier townsite and has streams fed by both Learnard Glacier and Shakespeare Glacier. The unconsolidated materials and presence of glaciers make it likely that wells with the ability to provide significant quantities of groundwater can be developed. The presence of several existing wells at the HOB bolsters this assessment. Development of a well site will be in an area up-gradient from potential sources of contamination and away from possible saltwater intrusion. The danger of avalanches will be considered in locating water system components. Wells will be sized and developed to ADEC requirementsto have a minimum capacity of 500 gpm. A water storage tank is required to supply domestic water demands and fire flows and to minimize well pumping operations. The tank will be located at an adequate elevation to provide gravity flows to the entire distribution system, approximately 230 feet above mean sea level. The bank will be sized for 450,000 gallons to accommodate domestic and fire demands. The project is expected to include two municipal wells, well house facility, water storage tank and water distribution system. The water system will have 4,000 feet of water mains, at least four fire hydrants, and water services. Project is included City of Whittier FY 2023 - 2027 Budget CIP. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.