CCRWDD Embarks on Ambitious Water Line Expansion Project
District Manager Dale Gifford has announced that the CCRWDD is moving forward with its plans to install a twenty-four-inch raw water line to run approximately five miles from Lake to enhance the district’s water supply infrastructure.
Expansion Necessitates Environmental Compliance
As the construction process begins, the CCRWDD will need to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, particularly those related to stormwater permitting. This includes ensuring that the project does not trigger the need for permit coverage under the Construction General Permit (CGP) program. To achieve this, the district must discern whether the current project is a standalone common plan or part of a larger plan development that could lead to additional construction in the future.
- The extent of the common plan depends on whether subsequent developments are physically interconnected or not.
- Future constructions on the same property, like additional buildings, pipelines, or new facilities, would be considered a new common plan if they were not originally part of the initial project plan.
- If the exact scope of a long-term master plan is uncertain, estimating and potentially overestimating the disturbed area can help ensure compliance and avoid costly delays.
This attention to detail is crucial in avoiding unforeseen complications during the project, such as losing a waiver and requiring mid-project permit authorization, which could lead to additional costs and timeframe extensions.