Projects in Design
When a project has been approved in the budget by the City Council, it moves from the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) list into the active Design phase. The Design phase is an exploratory process where City staff identifies key elements of the project, researches information needed to implement the project, hires and Engineering firm to lead the design team and solicits public input.
The design of a project is a very important first step to identify construction elements to promote the timely delivery of the project with as little impact to neighboring properties as possible.
A Project Manager (PM) is assigned to each project on the CIP list. The PM is the point of contact for the public and is responsible for guiding the engineering firm through the design process until a complete set of plans are approved by the City.
As the plans are developed, they go through phases of completion. These phases are known as:
- 15% plans (conceptual)
- 30% plans (preliminary design)
- 60% plans (design development)
- 90% plans (pre-final design)
- 100% plans (completed final design)
Public input on the design of a project is typically done around the 30%-60% plan phases. A community open house meeting may be held by the City and design engineer to explain the project, answer questions and get input from the public. By this time, enough information is known about the project to answer questions and have a good understanding of the needs of the project.
When the design of the project is complete, it will move on to the construction phase. View projects in the “Construction” phase.
Resources
Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Standards and Details
A complete list of projects currently in design, is listed below:
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Updated on 9/19/23
The City’s original Master Area Drainage Study (MADS) was completed in 1999. The new MADS will reflect the significant changes in drainage by accounting for development, newer/better topographic data, and more accurate NOAA Atlas 14 rainfall data. The new flood study will determine the flow magnitudes, flow depth and flow velocities for the 10-, 100- and 500-year flooding events. The study will utilize a new 2-dimensional model to update the hydrology and hydraulics and be considered best available data to be used for all future planning studies, design projects and flood risk assessments.
The revised flood hazard mapping studies will provide residents and business owners more accurate regulatory floodplain limits, which helps to determine the need for flood insurance.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The Dexter Neighborhood drainage study area (project area) is roughly defined by Miller Valley Road to the west, W. Hillside Avenue to the south, North Fork Granite Creek to the east, and Whipple Street to the north.
The Dexter Neighborhood experiences significant adverse impacts resulting from frequent storm events. The City-Wide flood study model shows widespread, broad, shallow, unconfined sheet flow flooding and street/roadway flooding across the project area during moderate to large events. Several residential structures have experienced direct flooding impacts and many residents have implemented flood mitigation measures.
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Updated on 8/9/23
The project includes the installation of new water mains and pressure reducing stations to provide much needed redundancy and additional flow capacity for water quality and fire flow in the Idylwild area. The area is west of Thumb Butte Road, and covers Zones 27 and 28.
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Updated on 8/9/23
The project consists of replacement of undersized, deteriorating water mains on Country Club Circle, Brush Street, Ash Street, and Cherry Drive.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The project generally consists of the removal of two outdated lift stations, the construction of a new gravity sewer line, and the reconnection/rerouting of existing sewer services.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The proposed Lift Station will be located at the southwest corner of SR89 and Prescott Lakes Parkway. A new force main will connect the Lift Station to the existing gravity sewer system in Prescott Lakes Parkway. Construction of this lift station will include a reimbursement district for all parcels that will benefit from its construction.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The project generally consists of installing a new traffic signal system at the intersection of Prescott Lakes Parkway and Sundog Ranch Road. The work will include necessary road widening on Sundog Ranch Road, modifications to the turn lanes on Prescott Lakes Parkway, ADA curb ramps, and other appurtenant improvements.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The Prescott Fire Department is planning infrastructure improvements to the live fire training facility at 2898 Sundog Ranch Road. The recently completed Master Plan and Report outlines phased improvements to the fire fighting training facilities, that includes, but is not limited to:
- Replace existing fire training tower;
- Identify locations for and install training props, including, but not limited to, LPG Tank and Car Fires, Structural Collapse, and Confined Space;
- Locate and construct a low-speed, asphalt pavement, apparatus driving course;
- Improve site drainage at the facility;
- Upgrades to the electrical and lighting system;
- Upgrades to septic system;
- Address water flow pressure issues from hydrants;
- General refurbishment of the training facility grounds.
The project will be completed in phases as the Fire Department’s budget allows.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The Quaka (Yavapai Tribal word for deer) Water Main Replacement includes the upsizing and replacement of the water main between Highway 89 at the Prescott Resort entrance road and the Yavpe Connector Road. The project is a joint project associated with a new connecter road on the Yavapai Indian Tribe Reservation.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The project generally consists of relocating the scales and fee booth configuration from it’s current location to Sundog Ranch Road to relieve the traffic congestion problems within the Transfer Station, and along Sundog Ranch Rd. The project includes reconstructing the severely distressed asphalt pavement on Sundog Ranch Rd. and widening the roadway to improve ingress and egress to and from the Solid Waste facility to the benefit of users, Transfer Station staff, and Fire and Police personnel accessing their training facility at the end of Sundog Ranch Rd.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The Sundog Sewer Main Phase C3 includes the design of a Downtown Regional Lift Station and approximately 25,000 linear feet of 18” force main beginning at the proposed Downtown Regional Lift Station and continuing northward in 6th Street, westward in Merritt Avenue and Montezuma Street, northward in Ruth Street and Demerse Avenue, eastward in Prescott Heights Drive, northward in Campbell Avenue, eastward in Rosser Street and northward in Highway 89 to its terminus at an existing force main stub at the Highway 89 and Prescott Lakes Parkway intersection. A portion of the force main (2,020 linear feet) has been previously designed with the Sundog Trunk Main Phase B project and will be updated and incorporated into the Phase C3 project. The design also includes the design of approximately 2,500 linear feet of 24” sewer trunk and 8” branch mains from the eastern end of Sonora Drive, along the edge of Granite Creek, under the La Guardia Bridge (Montezuma Street), through Granite Creek Park to its terminus at the new 6th Street Regional Lift Station site.
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Updated on 9/19/23
Watson Lake Reservoir has been listed as impaired for nitrogen, phosphorus, and dissolved oxygen. This project will help to address these issues and will generally consist of stocking the lake with herbivorous fish (White Amur) which would be the most environmentally sound management technique for weed removal, construction of fish barriers, installation of an aeration system, and an on-going maintenance plan.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The project generally consists of the abandonment of the existing Wildwood Lift Station. The project will extend a new gravity sewer main from Wildwood Drive up to and through Highland Terrace. The project will also include the installation of approximately seven (7) private residential sewer ejector pump systems to convey the wastewater to the newly installed sewer mains.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The project will install a new gravity sewer system to replace the existing force main where the City currently pumps wastewater along Willow Lake Rd. to the Prescott Lakes Regional Lift Station. The project will also allow the City to remove the Willow Lake Regional Lift Station. The elimination of the lift station will help to reduce the annual maintenance cost of operating the City’s sanitary sewer system.
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Updated on 9/19/23
This project will upgrade an old inefficient sewer lift station by adding new wet wells and pumps to provide redundant pumping capabilities. The existing wet wells will be kept as an overflow containment area as well as an existing building on the site. New generator backup will be installed as well as an Odor Control Unit. Site work will include removal of the old treatment plant and equipment, installation of new fencing and maintenance road improvements.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The Zone 24 & Zone 27 Water Main Piping Replacement Project will consist of various water distribution main improvements within water system, for Pressure Zone 24 and Zone 27 in the western part of Prescott. The project will include the installation of a new 12-inch water main from the Thumb Butte Drive and Sherwood Drive intersection to Meadowbrook and Forest Meadows, and a new 12-inch water main from the Zone 24 Reservoir at Lookout Lane to the new Zone 27 Reservoir.
The first phase of the project completed the installation of a 12″ water main using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) between Meadowbrook Rd and Skyline Dr. This method allowed the City to install the new water main without impacting the existing water main that feeds the Zone 27 tank on Forest Hills Rd as well as significantly decrease the impacts to the residents who use Forest Hills as the sole access to their homes.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The project generally consists of removing two existing 200,000 gallon water storage tanks and replacing with a single 750,000 gallon water storage tank. The project includes replacing the existing Mingus Pump Station to meet demands and upsize the pipeline between the pump station and the new tank.
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Updated on 9/19/23
The project will connect the existing 12-inch Zone 52 water main at the southeast corner of Pioneer Parkway and Williamson Valley Road, to the existing water mains at the Booster Pump Station (BPS) located within the Longview Subdivision. The project will include the installation of approximately 4700 LF of 12 inch DIP along the east side of Williamson Valley Road, boring under Pioneer Parkway, abandonment and removal of the existing Longview Tank, and abandonment of the Longview BPS while protecting the building in place.