Engineer reports on Module 3 design, leachate issues and horizontal expansion status

Sep 18, 2026

Engineer Stoddard briefed the commission on Module 3 design timelines, persistent leachate on the east slope that requires active dewatering, a new leachate tank on site and geophysical work supporting a horizontal-expansion permit under review by regulators.

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Engineer Stoddard told the commission Module 3 designs are being finalized with RFPs expected to go out to contractors; he said, “We are expecting the project to get completed in October,” contingent on having dirt available. He described ongoing leachate collection problems on the east slope, explained that some drainage features failed and that an active dewatering mechanism (sumps and a force-main tie-in) will be required to remove residual leachate while capping reduces stormwater intrusion.

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