Program Overview
The Eatonville Forward Initiative is a community-driven infrastructure project focused on upgrading the town’s aging water and wastewater systems. Through strategic investments and public engagement, the project aims to modernize essential services, reduce disruptions, and create a more sustainable future while preserving the historic integrity of Eatonville.
Benefits to Our Community
- Improved water pressure and service reliability.
- Reduced risk of leaks, line breaks, and backups.
- Support for new development and fire protection.
- Job opportunities and economic development through local hiring.
- Long - term cost savings and resilience in future storms or disasters.
Our Approach
The infrastructure improvement program is funded by grants and loans through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and the Community Development Block Grant–Mitigation (CDBG-MIT).
Guided by the town’s master water and wastewater plans, our approach includes:
Community Engagement and Inclusion
Prioritizing local and minority-owned business participation in design and construction.
Environmental Responsibility
Ensuring all work meets state and federal environmental regulations.
Transparency
Hosting regular meetings and updates throughout the project.
Project Phases
The project is being implemented in multiple phases over the next few years:
Planning
The Drinking Water and Wastewater System Improvements Planning phase includes the Design Phase Program Management Services, Project Charter, Community Engagement Plan, Financial Management Plan, Document Control Plan, Website development, Design Procurement, Surveys & Facilities Plans.
Design
Design and permitting for Drinking Water Systems, including relocation of water mains pipe on Kennedy Blvd to Campus View Dr, Relocation & Replacement of Asbestos Cement Water Mains, and a New Water Treatment Plant.
Design and permitting for the Wastewater Systems, including Lake Lovely Service Area, Vereen Gravity Sewer System, and Northeastern service areas.
Drinking Water System Improvements (Construction)
Phase B1: Relocation of New Water Main Pipes – Along 1000 W Kennedy Blvd
Phase B2: Water Main Replacement – 920 W Kennedy Blvd to Campus View Dr
Phase B3: Replacement of Asbestos Cement Water Main from Campus View Dr to I-4
Phase C: Relocation & Replacement of AC Water Main from I-4 to East St
Phase D: New Water Treatment Plant
Wastewater System Improvements (Construction)
Phase 2: Lake Lovely Service Area – Targeted Rehabilitations & Replacement of Sewer Pipes
Phase 3a: Northeastern Service Area – Targeted Rehabilitations & Replacement of Sewer Pipes
Phase 3b: Vereen – Replacement of Gravity Sewer System ( New gravity System with revised routing, new sewer piping, and new manholes)
Final Connections and Testing
Program Closeout
Program closeout support, including final coordination with agencies and stakeholders, punch list completion, as-built/record drawings, turnover packages, permit closeout, and final documentation.
