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Kenai Peninsula Borough looks at injection well, new compactor and baler work at Central Peninsula Landfill
Summary
Assembly finance committee reviewed funding requests and a sole-source feasibility study for a Class I injection well at the Central Peninsula Landfill and discussed replacement of a sheepsfoot compactor and baler-room work; no formal votes were recorded at the committee meeting.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Finance Committee heard detailed staff briefings Oct. 14 on funding and studies tied to the Central Peninsula Landfill, including an appropriation of U.S. Treasury Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency funds, a staff request for a sole-source Phase 1 feasibility evaluation for a Class I underground injection control well, and replacement and repurposing work on landfill equipment.
Committee members were told the US Treasury funds in the ordinance are intended for three components: replacing the existing sheepsfoot compactor, demolishing the existing baler, and funding a design effort to redesign the baler facility. The committee also debated a resolution authorizing a sole-source award to SCS Engineers for an expanded feasibility study of deep-well injection of landfill leachate.
The work outlined is meant to address long-term leachate disposal and landfill operations. "These funds are to be spent on... replacing the existing, sheepsfoot compactor," borough staff said, adding the funds also…
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