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Board reviews three irrigation feasibility reports and recommends conditions before funding
Summary
The Board of Water Resources reviewed feasibility reports for the Veil Irrigation, Smithfield Irrigation and Cache High Line projects, heard technical and affordability questions, and discussed standardizing conditions (reporting, purchase agreements) before committal of funds.
The Board of Water Resources on Oct. 15 reviewed feasibility reports for three irrigation improvement projects and recommended staff conditions ahead of any funding committal.
Staff described the Veil Irrigation Company project (Baker Reservoir conveyance) as a conversion from a 1961 concrete canal to a pressurized HDPE pipeline and pump station to improve efficiency. Staff estimated the project cost at about $2,150,000 and recommended the board authorize up to $990,000 (46%) as a 0% loan repayable over 25 years with annual payments of roughly $39,600. Staff said the existing canal system is roughly 50% efficient and losing…
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