Saturday, January 30, 2010

SIPHON ONE PHASE ONE PROGRESS REPORT

Work began on Siphon one Phase one the end of October. LS Jensen was awarded the contract and started with the removal of the old inlet structure and then preceded with removal of 850 feet of the 100 year old siphon pipe. LS Jensen has started with the installation of the new sections of pipe. The Project is on schedule however, weather is always a factor.

Bitter Root Irrigation District received monies from the following agencies:

• Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)
$500,000.00
• FY 2010 Appropriations
$339,000.00
• Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Grant program
$100,000.00 Grant
• Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Loan program
$508,000.00 Bond