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CITY OF DOUGLAS PRESS RELEASE FORM 1 Project Name: Water Treatment Plant Miscellaneous Improvements Project Project Manager: Nick Larsen Date: October 25, 2021 Press Release No.: Please provide three to five major points describing the “project” (project, equipment, or vehicle). 1. The first point should be an overview of the project, or What the project consists of. 2. Use two to four more points to include information such as: Who is in charge or which department; When the project will begin; Where the project will be or be used; Why the city is moving forward with the project; Other key information, such as road closures, costs, and if this project is being completed using 5th penny tax dollars. 3. The final point should be a When the project will end and be in use by the City or useable by the public. Point #1 The project location is the City of Douglas Water Treatment Plant located at the corner of West Grant Street and West Clay Street. The project generally consists of replacing the filter media in the water filters as well as installing monitoring equipment for water quality and quantity. Point #2 The Public Works Department and City Engineer worked collaboratively on the design of the project and will oversee the construction of the project. Point #3 The project construction is anticipated to begin in January 2022 and last 3-4 months. The project will not negatively impact water services to the City of Douglas Point #4 The project will improve the efficiency and overall quality of the water treatment facility. Point #5 The project is projected to be complete by April 30, 2022