Schedule
Alternatives Analysis for Location: April 2021 – December 2021
Concept Design: January 2022 – December 2022
Preliminary Engineering: March 2024 — April 2025
Final Engineering: May 2025 — April 2026
Grant Applications and Funding Pooled: Ongoing until funding obtained.
Construction: To be determined, based on funding. Approx. 15 months to construct.
Costs
The estimated cost of construction for the preliminary engineered design is approximately $22 – $24 million dollars. Additional costs for right of way acquisition and easements, construction management and inspection, and railroad requirements are in addition to this estimated cost.