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Williston approves engineering amendment to study reuse water for proposed golf-course expansion
Summary
The City Commission approved a $541,500 AE2S amendment to design reuse-water infrastructure for a planned municipal golf-course expansion; Williston Parks and Recreation District will pay 90% of engineering costs and construction is preliminarily estimated at about $2.5 million. The vote was 5-0.
The Williston City Commission unanimously approved Amendment 1 to AE2S Task Order 7 on Oct. 28 to pursue reuse-water design and construction services tied to a planned expansion of the municipal golf course.
City Engineer David Juma told commissioners AE2S reviewed alignment, water quality and applicable regulations and determined reuse water from the Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) is a viable source for irrigation and process water. The amendment is an hourly contract not to exceed $541,500, with the Williston Parks and Recreation District (WPRD) agreeing to cover 90% of the engineering costs and the City responsible for up to $54,150.
Juma said the preliminary construction estimate is about $2.5 million, which includes an 8-inch line from the WRRF and golf-course ponds for reserved capacity. He also described practical considerations: running the line in boulevards and ditches where feasible, boring under streets where necessary, and seasonal operations requiring the line be blown out each fall. He noted construction-administration and Department of Environmental Quality compliance work are included in the estimate.
Commissioner Lucas Gjovig moved approval; Commissioner James Bervig seconded. The motion carried 5-0.
The amendment advances planning and design work but does not authorize construction. City and WPRD officials said ongoing coordination will address long-term operation and winterization responsibilities and that more detailed cost estimates and regulatory approvals will be needed before construction begins.
