PICKSTOWN, SD – JUNE 27, 2024 – Randall Community Water District (RCWD) announces the receipt of an additional $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds awarded by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (SDDANR). This brings the total ARPA grant funding to $21,256,825 for the Randall Regional Waterline project which aims to provide clean, reliable drinking water to current customers and expand service to surrounding communities in south central South Dakota. In addition to this most recent ARPA grant award, funding sources for the project include the earlier awarded ARPA grant funds, State Revolving Fund financing, and participant agreements.
"This project would not have been possible without the incredible support of our key partners. We extend our sincere gratitude to Governor Kristi Noem, South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources, SDDANR staff, and our congressional delegation for their belief in our vision and their commitment to rural water in South Dakota," said Dave Meyerink, RCWD Board Chairman.
About The Randall Regional WaterLine Project
The Randall Regional Waterline project aims to provide clean, reliable drinking water to current customers and expand service to surrounding communities in south central South Dakota. To accomplish this goal, RCWD plans to construct a regional high-capacity water transmission line from the Missouri River to southeastern South Dakota. To continually improve existing service and ensure a reliable water supply, the project also includes treatment plant upgrades, associated water storage, pumping, and infrastructure components.
The project begins at the RCWD Platte Treatment Plant near Platte with significant upgrades occurring to its existing water treatment facilities. Then, the project continues with new water pipeline construction from the Platte Tank Farm southwest of Platte and routes east and north to an existing storage site south of Stickney. Lastly, the work continues with new water pipeline construction from the Stickney storage site routing east and north to a service connection site near Mitchell.
Water demand growth, redundancy, and drought resilience are critical issues facing ag producers and municipalities across the state. Numerous studies have identified that locally available water supplies will not be able to meet those demands in the near future. A current local example, the City of Mitchell leaders have identified a need for a secondary water source to address shortages and serve as a redundant water source. In response, the Randall Regional Waterline project has emerged as the viable long-term solution which will provide clean, reliable water from the Missouri River to the City of Mitchell. In addition, the project is designed with the foresight to include additional capacity for rural water systems currently serviced by RCWD which include Aurora-Brule Rural Water System and Davison Rural Water System.
“Half a century ago, our rural water pioneers had the vision to bring clean water across South Dakota. Today, we face a similar challenge. Communities need water, and RCWD is honored to be part of this legacy project. By building water infrastructure now, we're securing a brighter future for the region and generations to come,” said Scott Pick, RCWD General Manager.
RCWD is moving into the beginning stages of the project including surveying and route analysis. Following the final determination of the route, RCWD will contract with a design-build team to begin the engineering and construction of the project. Start to finish, the entire project construction is anticipated to be complete in approximately three years.
Comments