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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 11, 2024

Thurston PUD Thanks Congresswoman Strickland for Her Support in Securing Funding for the Green Cove Culvert Water Main Replacement Project

OLYMPIA, Washington – Thurston PUD held a celebration event at the Green Cove Creek construction site on Thursday, October 3, 2024, to honor Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland for her support in securing funding for the PUD’s water main replacement project. The event was attended by PUD staff, PUD Commissioners, Congresswoman Strickland, the Congresswoman’s staff, and members of the community.

 

PUD staff presents Congresswoman Strickland with

plaque to thank her for her support for this major project.

Thurston PUD provides water to approximately 65 homes on the north side of Green Cove Creek - this service is provided via a six-inch water main that crosses the creek at Country Club Road NW. In Fall 2021, inspectors with Thurston County found that the Green Cove Creek culvert at Country Club Road NW had partially collapsed and emergency repairs were made. The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners approved removing the culvert and constructing a bridge as a permanent fix for the issue.

Construction on this project began in July 2024, and Country Club Road NW was closed to facilitate construction. Thurston PUD is responsible for providing temporary water service to our customers during construction and reinstalling permanent water service after the County's work is completed. Temporary water service was installed in August 2024.

Congresswoman Strickland was able to secure funding for 80 percent of the PUD's estimated cost for this project. The PUD hopes to receive funding for the remainder of this project through a 2024 appropriation in the Washington State Capital Budget - $1 million in funding is expected to be shared between six (6) public utility districts, including our PUD, for fish barrier removal projects.

Funding for this project ensures continuity of water service to Country Club water system customers without a significant rate increase to all PUD customers to cover the cost of the project. Funding for this project also helps improve drinking water infrastructure and restores spawning habitat for salmon and other species of fish.

For more information on the Green Cove Creek project, please visit the PUD’s website at www.thurstonpud.org/projects.htm.

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