PADRE DAM

2015 Annual Report

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Capital Improvement Program ~ Padre Dam's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) provides a long-range look at infrastructure needs through capital investment and financial planning. The CIP establishes a specific list of projects to be completed for capital replacements and improvements, and preventive maintenance. Looking ahead at the CIP provides an opportunity to prioritize capital expenditures, manage cash flows, estimate reserve balances, and establish future revenue requirements that ultimately determine rates, fees and charges necessary to maintain all District facilities. CIP Project Hig hlig hts in F Y 2015 ~ In Infrastructure INVESTING Sewer Rehabilitation ~ • Utilized trenchless technology to rehabilitate 2,800+ linear feet of damaged 10-inch through 18-inch sewer pipelines • A trenchless method installs a "pipe within a pipe," avoiding the need to excavate streets or other locations • Rehabilitated 10 manholes to ensure structural integrity and eliminate the need for costly replacement • Reduced risk of sanitary sewer overflow Comprehensive Facilities Master Plan ~ • Key components of the Master Plan include: an integrated planning approach, accurate demand and flow forecasting, an integrated and phased CIP, assessment of water reuse alternatives, and a review of water supply reliability • Provides an accurate roadmap for water, wastewater, and recycled water project implementation over a 20 year planning horizon • Investigates and identifies improvements to the District's water, wastewater, and recycled water systems to ensure adequate facilities to support future customers • Reflects changes to the water industry and includes current issues, trends, regulations, and analysis • Supports the District's goal of delivering services in the most cost effective manner possible at the lowest responsible rates 14 ~ 2015 Annual Report

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