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PUC lays out 30-year sewer program, estimates up to $6.78 billion and seeks long-term program manager
Summary
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission staff presented the Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP), outlining delivery models, a city-led matrix organization, and an upper-bound cost estimate of about $6.78 billion over 30 years; staff said a long-term program management contract is next and community benefits will be integrated.
San Francisco — The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday detailed how it plans to deliver a multi-decade Sewer System Improvement Program, telling commissioners the effort will be city-led, require sustained program management and could cost as much as $6.78 billion over 30 years.
Harlan Kelly, assistant general manager for infrastructure, told the commission the PUC will use a matrix organization that draws on in-house engineering, construction management and consultants for large and small projects. "We wanted more of a long term, upfront appropriation for financing," Kelly said, explaining why the agency is seeking longer funding horizons than annual appropriations.
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