For projects currently out to bid, please visit our Bids and RFP page. Questions on any current or past bids can be asked at publicworks@cityofsitka.org or by calling the Public Works department at 907-747-1804
Current Public Works Projects Progress Report: This report outlines all active projects the Public Works Department is currently working on. Click here for 2023 March Assembly Update Report PDF.pdf
PROJECTS
GPIP Haul Out and Ship Yard
The development of a haul out facility in Sitka is a community priority according to the October 4, 2022 Regular Election vote passed to allocate $8.2 million of the city’s Permanent Fund to begin development of a haul out. Sitka’s maritime industry is an important part of the community and economy that is currently being affected by lack of critical infrastructure in the community.
For more information about the GPIP Haul Out and Ship Yard - click here
Sitka Seawalk Phase II
Seawalk Related Sitka Planning Studies:
1997 Gateway Community Planning CBS _ SNHP.pdf
2002 NonMotorTransPcompletefile.pdf
2007 CBS Comprehensive Plan.pdf
2007 Sitka Visitor Industry Plan.1.pdf
2007 Sitka Visitor Industry Plan.2.pdf
2010 Pass. Fee Implementation Plan MRV Jones _ Jones.pdf
2012 Sitka_Outdoor_Rec_Action_Plan_FINAL_1-2-13_all-appendices.pdf
2014 AK Access Program Proposal FINALSea walk.pdf
2020.Seawalk.2 Scoping Report.pdf
2020.UPDATED.Seawalk.2 Scoping Report.pdf
2021.Federal Lands Access Program Sitka Seawalk Phase II Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).pdf
For more information about the Sitka Seawalk Phase II project: click here
New Sitka Seaplane Base (SPB)
The City and Borough of Sitka (CBS) is proposing to construct a new seaplane base (SPB) on Japonski Island to replace the existing SPB, which is deteriorating and in poor condition. A masterplan for a new SPB was completed in 2002. Additional siting studies were completed in 2012 and updated in 2016, to identify the best location for the new facility. The Japonski Island site was identified as the preferred site. CBS has now received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding for further planning and environmental studies on the proposed new SPB. Environmental review, under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), is required before the FAA can approve funding for the airport land acquisition, design, permitting and construction of the facility. FAA typically pays for 93.75% of the project costs.
For more information about the Sitka Seaplane Base Project - click here
Critical Secondary Water Supply
Project Description:
CBS needs a reliable, safe source of drinking water to serve to the public for when the Blue Lake penstock is down for maintenance, or for when there is high turbidity in the Blue Lake raw water. This project will design and construct a water intake in Sawmill Creek and a filtration plant at Gary Paxton Industrial Park to meet these needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Project Overview:
The following is the link of the overall project information that was presented to the assembly and the public. FAQ Critical Secondary Water
Documents:
Cost Estimate Update, September 2019
Sawmill Creek intake Memo, July 2019
Backwash Disposal Memo, July 2019
Dedicated Water Supply Report, January 2018
Filtration Evaluation for Critical Secondary Water Source, April 2019
Summary of Design Considerations
ADEC Compliance Order by Consent Determination, May 2019
Project Cost Estimate, September 2019
CSW Membrane Award Recommendation, November 2019
Preliminary Drawings, January 2020
Basis of Design Report, January 2020
Airport Terminal Improvements
Project Description:
The Airport Terminal Improvement Project is intended to remedy some of the existing critical problems identified in the Airport Terminal Master Plan 2008-2011, including working conditions in the baggage make-up area and TSA baggage screening area, as well as problems with congested passenger queuing, screening, baggage, fish boxes, waiting areas and passenger flow. CBS accepted a TSA design grant in the amount of $158,569.25 to design specific improvements to the TSA Baggage Screening Area. Other areas impacted by these design changes are ineligible for the TSA design funding. The Assembly approved moving forward to the 65% Schematic Design Milestone for the preferred concept plan that was presented in the Assembly work-session August 8, 2017. Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) were applied for and approved by ADOT and FAA. Collection of the PFCs began May 1, 2018. The total anticipated revenue collection over the 20-year period of collection is $6,840,000.00, which will finance the $4,025,000 revenue bond along with its fees and debt service.
The estimated cost for the project as identified is approximately $15 Million. The current funding plan outlines the following components:
Documents:
Assembly Memo & Concept Plan, August 2017
Assembly Work Session, August 8, 2017
2011.Sitka Airport Master Plan.Final.pdf
Sitka Police Station Study
Project Description:
The Sitka Police Station Planning Study, completed August 2019, is an initial planning and programming study that takes a preliminary look at the spatial needs for a new police station and jail, based on the Sitka Police Station’s existing operations and the standard sizes of the spaces required to perform those operational activities. The study is intended to provide a comprehensive go-to document that captures the efforts, investigations and known project information to-date. Design of the facility will be implemented at a future time where its final size and amenities will be determined along with its location, based on future funding and the other ‘next steps’ listed in the attached study.
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