Reservoir Projects FAQ
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Why do we need a reservoir? To provide an adequate raw water supply for the City as we continue to grow and develop.
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Why is the reservoir located on Raymond Road? In the mid 1990's a study was done to determine the need for a reservoir and potential sites. The property on Raymond Road was purchased in 1999.
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Will the reservoir be available for recreation? Current plans do not provide for any recreational use including no fishing permitted. Homeland security issues prefer that such facilities not be open to the public.
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Why is the dam located where shown? The location is in the deepest cut of Mill Creek and was carefully chosen to minimize flooding to surrounding and upstream land.
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Will the dam cause more flooding? A collapsible dam was chosen to ensure that the stream will continue to function as it does now. There will be no change in the hydraulics of Mill Creek.
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Why is the pump station on the Mill Valley side of the creek? For several reasons. The raw water lines to and from the reservoir will be on the east side of the creek. The pump station needs to be near the raw water lines and access for maintenance is easier in this location.
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Will all the trees be cut down? Every effort is being made to minimize the cutting of trees. Screening of facilities from residential areas is a goal of the project. The pump station is designed to be aesthetically complimentary to its residential setting and will be built using a split-face masonry exterior and a gabled roof.
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How tall is the pump station building? About two stories with the top of the roof being about 7 feet below the rooftops on Creekview Drive in front of it.
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Will we lose the walking path through Mill Valley? No. During construction, the current pavement of the path near the pump station location will be removed and foot traffic rerouted. That section of the path will then be rebuilt around the pump station. The path from the pump station area north to the parking lot at the end of Mill Wood Boulevard will be relocated and moved further from the top of the creek bank.
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Will Mill Valley Park be closed during construction? The playground will remain open. Some of the sports fields will be closed during construction.
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How long will the water line construction last? The completion date for the water line work is fall of 2008. However, the contractor would like to do most of the work while the ground is frozen. We are hopeful that some park facilities will be available for use by summer.
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When will the work be done? The reservoir construction will not be complete until the end of 2008. Construction of the dam and pump station will be completed by early 2009. The construction period for the raw water lines will be much shorter and they should be done by early summer.
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