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Several Water System Projects Approved During WAPA's Monthly Board Meeting

The WAPA governing board during its monthly meeting on Thursday approved a number of water system related projects, many aimed at improving potable water service on St. Croix, WAPA said in a release Thursday. The approved water system projects include: Extension of contract with CDR Maguire for completion of a Water System Master Plan. The contract is being extended as a result of the delayed payment to the contractor. The master plan will provide WAPA a 20-year blueprint for water system upgrades and expansion.Another contract was extended and a change order approved for the Pressure Management Phase II project. The project is a continuation of the already installed Phase I. The second phase of the project seeks to regulate water system pressure while reducing line loss and maintenance costs. The change order calls for a time extension of the project by 140 calendar days. The new completion date is February 17, 2020.Authorization to purchase Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) wat...