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Sites For Centennial Reservoir Project Narrowed

Posted: Apr. 14, 2016 1:38 PM PDT

A third phase of studies regarding the Centennial Reservoir Project is getting underway this summer. The Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors has approved a 1-point-3 million dollar contract with a contractor that also did the first two phases. The contractor, AECOM, says seven potential sites have now been narrowed down to two. Project Manager Doug Roderick says that includes the so-called Tibbetts site, first identified 90 years ago…

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Roderick says either site is likely suitable for the project…

click to listen to Doug Roderick

In addition, five potential types of dams have also been studied, with two seen as most favorable. A more specific cost estimate is also expected to be determined with the third study phase. Centennial Reservoir has been in the planning stages for two years. NID hopes to start construction in 2021, which is also their 100th anniversary.

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