Once complete, the project will increase pipeline capacity and centralize wastewater treatment and effluent distribution from the Airport Water Reclamation Facility (AWRF). The project will also include roadway improvements to improve safety, operations, and the roadway structural section to extend the life of the pavement.

Key Details

Design of the Effluent & Wastewater Pipelines & State Route (SR) 89 Improvements Project continues to advance. The Project has recently reached 60% design. Key project improvements include:

A new effluent pipeline will be installed from Kieckhefer Ranch to Willow Lake Road to replace the existing, deteriorated effluent line.

A new sewer pipeline will be installed from Kieckhefer Ranch to Lillian Lane. The new sewer pipeline will increase the capacity to convey wastewater to the Airport Water Reclamation Facility. This new sewer pipeline will be installed in the current effluent pipeline trench, and the existing effluent pipeline will be removed as part of this project.

Roadway improvements will be made along SR 89 to improve safety, traffic flow and access to adjacent properties. The scope of work includes rock removal to improve sight visibility, consolidating driveways, intersection and grade improvements, turning restrictions and turn lanes at some intersections. The project will also realign the southbound approach to the Willow Lake Road roundabout, add a north-to-south turnaround north of Twisted Trail, extend the southbound merge lane south of the Phippen Trail roundabout and construct a frontage road along the northbound lanes north of the Willow Lake Road roundabout.

Upcoming Community Meeting

Join us on Monday, November 9, between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at The Center (1280 E Rosser Street) to learn more about the project and view the 60% design plans. The meeting will be an open-house format with no formal presentation. Stop by anytime between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to view the plans and talk with the project team. If you can’t make the meeting in-person, project information and meeting materials will be available on this webpage and the Virtual Meeting Room.

Upcoming City Council Update

The City of Prescott and their design engineer, Kimley-Horn, will be providing a project update to City Council on Tuesday, October 27, at 3 p.m., at City Hall (201 N Montezuma St). This presentation will provide details about the 60% design plans that are nearing completion. If you cannot attend this City Council meeting in person, a virtual option will be available on the City Council Webpage.