Saint Paul Wastewater Lift Stations Project
Project Description: This project will develop sustainable sanitation facilities in cooperation with the State of Alaska Village Safe Water Program.
The project includes:
- Design and construction for the complete replacements of the Sandy Lane and Ellerman Heights existing lift stations (also known as pump houses)
- Bypass during construction to maintain uninterrupted wastewater service
- Decommissioning of existing lift stations once new facilities are operational
Project Overview
The Sandy Lane and Ellerman Heights lift stations are essential components of the community’s wastewater collection system. These facilities transfer wastewater from lower elevations to higher transmission areas where gravity flow can be achieved. The existing two lift stations have exceeded the end of their useful lives, and continued maintenance are costly and risk continued persistent issues. By replacing these two with modern lift stations, the efficiency, maintenance, and operations would be significantly improved, relieving capital expenses, and mitigating environmental impacts.
Benefits for customers and the community
Replacing the Sandy Lane and Ellerman Heights Lift Stations will:
- Improve system reliability, reducing the likelihood of backups, freezes, and service interruptions.
- Increase public health protection by minimizing risks with wastewater overflows
- Allow the City to utilize capital funding for other community priorities
- Enhance long term resilience by removing obsolete components from the system
- Provide safer access and increase security for un-authorized persons entering the facility areas
Project Milestones
| Spring 2023 Project kick-off | |
| Summer 2025 Procurement Submittals | |
| Fall 2025 Procurement | |
| December, 2025 Design & engineering completed | |
| Winter 2026 Manufacturing of pumps, panels, and precast materials; Construction of buildings | |
| Spring 2026 Barges loaded in Anchorage and Seattle; Preliminary Survey | |
| Early Summer 2026 Unload barges in Saint Paul Island | |
| Summer 2026 Bypass, demolitions, and installation of wet wells; Electric line work and temporary facilities; concrete work; site work, mechanical and electrical work | |
| Fall 2026 Temp facilities removed; Commission; Final completion |
Stay Informed
For updates and involvement opportunities on this project and others, please check the project updates and announcements page. Or, contact:
Jodi Plante,
Project Manager
Contracted Project Manager for the City of Saint Paul
Provided through Alaska Municipal Financial Solutions
jodi@akml.org
(907) 321-7663
Funding
Funding Source:
State of Alaska, Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Village Safe Water Program
Project Costs:
$2,726,181
Timeline:
Spring 2023 — Winter 2026
Contractors:
Alaska Geothermal
Kuna Engineering
