Location
Dubuque County, Iowa
Description
In 1977, the 30" force main that carried sewer flow from the Terminal Street Lift Station under the US Highway 20 Bridge at Dubuque, Iowa to the sewage treatment plant was abandoned and new 9,500 LF 42" prestressed concrete pressure pipe (PCPP) was constructed parallel to and approximately 20 feet west of the 30" force main and east of the railroad tracks along the banks of the river. It is currently not known how the 30” force main was decommissioned. If it were to break, it is unknown what type of damages could be caused to the environment, but minimal damages would occur to significant infrastructure since the force main is decommissioned.
The 1977 PCPP sewer main, which carriers approximately 80% of the City's daily sewer flow to Dubuque's Water & Resource Recovery Center (W&RRC) is exposed in several locations due to bank erosion. The most significant force main exposure is located at the southern terminus of the Dubuque floodwall and flood protection system. Failure of the sewer main in one of the exposed locations would have serious consequences. Due to the close proximity to the river, a break in the pipe would cause the contents to flow directly into the Mississippi River. A break in the pipe would also cause a shutdown to the W&RRC thereby stopping wastewater treatment for the city. Additionally, with the close proximity to the railroad, a break in the pipe would likely cause disruptions to railroad use in the area.
Background
The city forty two-inch diameter sanitary force main and the Terminal Street lift station is located adjacent to the Mississippi River at Dubuque, in Dubuque County, Iowa. Loss of riprap protection along the length of the force main is threatening the safety and integrity of the forced main. Opportunities exist to reduce erosion and safety concerns through structural and non-structural measures.
Status
Feasibility report was completed in March 2022. The project is in Design and Implementation phase. The PPA was executed on 16 December 2022. Design is expected to be complete in FY24 with contract award in second quarter.
Additional Information
Authority
CA - Continuing Authorities - Section 14
Summarized Project Costs
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Estimated Federal Cost
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$ 3,566,000
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Estimated Non-Federal Cost
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$ 1,900,000
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Estimated Total Project Cost
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$ 5,466,000
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Allocations Prior to FY 2023
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$ 275,000
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FY 2023 Allocation
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$ 173,000
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FY 2024 Allocation
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TBD
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FY 2024 President’s Budget
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TBD
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FY 2024 Total Capability
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$3,218,000
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Major Work Item Prior Fiscal Year
FY 2023: The project moved forward with the execution of the PPA and started design efforts. Prepared documents for contract solicitation.
Major Work Item Current Year
FY 2024: If funded, work will proceed with completion of design, contract award and construction.