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

The south end of Water Street is located between Kennedy Street and Front Street. The manholes in this section of gravity sewer are known to be a major contributor to the sewer system's inflow and infiltration. The ductile iron force mains are strongly suspected of being perforated. This project involves replacing and/or lining as much of the sewer force main and gravity mains along the southern end of Water Street as our bonding capacity and funding will allow. The main funding source is the Alaska Clean Water Fund. It is the intention of staff to complete this project in advance of the State's roadway resurfacing and ADA project in this same area. However, if the State's project schedule moves faster than the sewer project can be accomplished, priorities will need to shift elsewhere. As of March 6, 2023, this project is included in the City of Ketchikan FY 2023 - 2027 CIP. Information regarding a design firm and the general contractor selection timeline has not been disclosed. A firm construction timeline has not been released. *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.