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FREEMAN: Project meets 50% completion deadline
Since construction kicked off in late 2020 for the Great Water Alliance project, the city of Waukesha announced Thursday that it has met its legal construction deadline, officially completing 50% of construction for the project.
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The most recent articles on the Great Water Alliance and water resource management. This list will be constantly updated, so make sure to check back in.
FREEMAN: Local cooperation needed for Waukesha water
The city of Waukesha has embarked on one of the largest public works projects in state history to safely transport Lake Michigan water from Milwaukee to Waukesha and return it to the lake.
Meet Nora & Natalie
Meet the Team – Nora Sadik and Natalie Lenz, Jacobs Water Engineers
Breaking New Ground
Earlier this year, Kelly Zylstra, WWU Operations Manager, Chris Walter, WWU Technical Services Manager, Katie Richardson, Greeley and Hansen Program Manager, and Ted Bluver, Greeley and Hansen Civil Engineer, presented at the American Water Works Association (AWWA) national convention.
The Facts about the Booster Pumping Station in New Berlin
In order to bring a sustainable and safe new water supply to Waukesha, new infrastructure has to be built, including a booster pumping station and reservoirs.
FREEMAN: Residents can learn more about water quality
The Waukesha Water Utility announced Monday the publication of its its 2019 Consumer Confidence Report for the year 2018.
WUWM: $286 Million Water Pipeline Project Draws Potential Contractors To Waukesha
The $286 million project to get Lake Michigan drinking water to Waukesha and send treated wastewater back to the lake needs people to build the infrastructure.
Presentations and Postings
It is important to understand why Waukesha must secure a Lake Michigan water supply, so we’ve made several presentations available. Program development has included many organizations, so we’ve also posted key approvals and permits.
Partner Communities
Our efforts to bring a safe and sustainable water supply to Waukesha wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration and cooperation of our neighboring communities. Up-to-date information about how the new program may affect your community throughout the process will be shared here on our website, as well as in our e-newsletter.
For program information regarding your community, follow the links below.
