GNSSP22FL0039

8-1: Wakulla Springshed Water Quality Protection Program - Otter Creek WWTF Construction

Wakulla County is requesting $7,721,441 in spill impact component funding for the Council approved Wakulla Springshed Water Quality Protection Program. This project includes the following:

1. Sitework: Both pre-construction site preparation and post-construction paving.
2. Construction of a master influent lift station and equalization basin with screening capabilities.
3. Administration and maintenance building.
4. 0.6 MGD Aeromod treatment train (Train 3).
5. Effluent pump station and all associated piping/valves.

The purpose of this program is to provide wastewater and stormwater infrastructure improvements to reduce discharges of pollutants to the Springshed of Wakulla Springs, as well as the surface waters of the Wakulla River, St. Marks River, and Apalachee Bay. These improvements aim to address existing septic systems and sewer overflows.

The objectives of the program are as follows:

1. Reduce nutrient and bacteria loads to the groundwater from septic tanks.
2. Reduce nutrient, bacteria, and sediment loads to surface waters from sanitary sewer overflows and untreated stormwater runoff.

This project aligns with the primary Restore Act eligible activity of restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region. Furthermore, the program is consistent with Comprehensive Plan Goal 2 - Restore Water Quality and Quantity (Primary) and Comprehensive Plan Objective 2 - Restore, Improve, and Protect Water Resources (Primary).

The project duration is estimated to be 2.5 years and is slated to begin in May of 2022.

Gulf Consortium

GOAL 1) RESTORE AND CONSERVE THE HEALTH DIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE OF KEY COASTAL ESTUARINE AND MARINE HABITATS GOAL 2) RESTORE AND PROTECT THE WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF THE GULF COAST REGIONS FRESH ESTUARINE AND MARINE WATERS GOAL 3) RESTORE AND PROTECT HEALTHY DIVERSE AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES GOAL 4) BUILD UPON AND SUSTAIN COMMUNITIES WITH CAPACITY TO ADAPT TO SHORT AND LONG TERM CHANGES AND GOAL 5) ENHANCE THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY OF THE GULF ECONOMY.

87.052 - Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Oil Spill Impact Program

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (GCERC)

Wakulla, Florida United States

County-Wide

NOT APPLICABLE

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 06/30/25 to 06/30/27 and the total obligations have increased 222% from $7,721,441 to $24,864,474.