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

Harris Street's 855 feet of cast-iron water mains were originally installed in 1956 and 1969. Since then, there has been no further progress replacing this fragile, old 6-inch cast-iron water main. Including the corregated metal pipe sewer, both are long overdue for replacement with non-corrodible plastic pipe. There is no present funding available for its replacement but if there were, it would also be a joint venture between Public Works and the Water Division. Although Public Works' Streets Division is proposing in 2023 to replace the Harris Street stacked rock retaining wall alongside Ketchikan Creek with a concrete structure, there are no plans at the present time to begin design of the Harris Street Utility Improvement Project. However, should Municipal Assistance Funding ever become available again, this would be a prime project to have already designed, submittted for ADEC approval and gain maximum points. It would also require voter approval to enter into loan agreements for the remainder of the funding. If granted, a preliminary cost estimate of construction is included for 2027 This project is in included in the City of Ketchikan FY 2023 - 2027 CIP. As of February 27, 2023, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified. *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.