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Commission hears revised plan for Manila sewer after easement denial; lift station proposed
Summary
County commissioners heard an informational presentation on a Manila sewer extension. After a required private easement could not be obtained, Sunrise and town representatives outlined a revised design that would add a lift station on airport property to pump sewage to the highway main; commissioners asked for drawings and coordination with the airport engineer.
Representatives from the town of Manila and Sunrise presented a revised concept for extending sewer service to the Yolanda (Yolanchetta) neighborhood after they were unable to secure a private easement to the lagoons. The presenter summarized the change: "this is regarding the, providing sewer, lines to the Yolanchetta neighborhood" and explained the alternative would bring gravity lines to a single point with a lift station that would pressurize a line up to the existing gravity main along the highway.
Commissioners and airport staff discussed siting, FAA/airport regulations and whether the lift station could be accommodated below grade to avoid above-ground structures near runways. Brett Reynolds of CIVCO, introduced by the chair as the airport engineer of record, confirmed the need to consider runway and taxiway plans when choosing a location and recommended the lift station be placed as far north on airport property as feasible to reduce runway conflict.
Speakers emphasized the project was funded by an EPA grant and expressed concern that losing the grant opportunity could preclude future funding: "we got this money from the EPA to put a sewer line in there," one town official said. The town indicated it could offer payment plans and pursue grant assistance for homeowner hookup costs; Tri-County Health has warned that failed septic systems will not be allowed to be replaced.
Commissioners asked technical questions about EDUs (equivalent dwelling units), capacity on the highway gravity main, power and telemetry for the lift station, and whether the project would need planning-and-zoning review. The presenters were asked to supply drawings to county staff; the commission signaled conceptual approval to continue design work and to coordinate with the airport engineer before returning with formal easement requests.
