Projects

Ultra filtraton units, new office, and laboratory space are housed in the latest addition to the plant, shown to the right of the flag.

The Mankato Water Treatment Plant upgrades are currently under construction. The project replaces aging infrastructure (lime softeners), incorporates improved water treatmnet technology (ultra filtraton membranes versus sand filters), and doubles the city's water generation capabilities from six million gallons per day to 12 million gallons per day. The plant will meet the city's needs clearly into the future and is ultimately sized for 24 million gallons per day. The upgrade included a high lift pump station with four lift pumps, two power generators, two wells, two reservoirs, and updates to the disinfection process. The new membranes will be on-line in the Fall of 2008. The new softners will be installed by the Fall of 2009.

Ultra filtration membranes remove bacteria and viruses to a higer degree than sand filters providing safer drinking water.

Sibley Park Farm Project

The new improvements to Sibley Park include road repair, trail repair, landscaping and a farm. All designed to improve safey and a wonderful park experience.

Sibley Park farm has been designed to replace the current zoo. The concept is to offer an educational, interactive, and fun place for young children and their families to enjoy and to act as a regional attracton. The farm-like environment will include structures resembling a cow and horse barn, a farm theme playground and up close miniature farm animals which will include horses, cows, goats, alpacas, ducks and geese.

A future development of the project includes the construction of a Main Entry Building and will provide for interactive displays, educational programming, concessions, restrooms, gift shops, and offices.