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In the first of several regional informational meetings, Duane DeKrey, Merri Mooridian, Kip Kovar and Kim Cook of Garrison Diversion Conservancy District and Steve Burian of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, explained to the Carrington City Council the need for the pipeline that will run from the Missouri River to Fargo and other eastern North Dakota cities.
Burian explained how Carrington could benefit by participating in the project.
He said that one day, Carrington may need more water if one or more large manufacturing companies decide to build here.
Currently, Carrington has committed to receiving 2.50 CFS (one cubic foot per second) of water, but that could change depending on what the future holds.
Burian said the project is expected to cost $1.26 billion, but 75 percent of that will be covered by grants, with 25 percent by low interest financing.
The total state commitment is expected to be $953 million. Cities and towns along the pipeline route who would like to benefit from the Missouri River water, will need to pitch in on the cost of the project.
Burian said Carrington’s share of the cost would amount to 1.32 percent totaling about $188,449.
Breaking that number down he said it would cost about $4.59 per month per user building up to 2034 and lasting 10 years.
The project is expected to benefit 50 percent of all North Dakotans and be completed in 2032.
No action was taken by the Carrington City Council, but Burian said the city must sign up by December of this year, or the water running in the pipeline may be spoken for.
