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October 2011 - Recent progress on the storage pond.
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Construction of the Belfair Wastewater and Water Reclamation Facilities Project is underway! These regular posts are designed to let you know where and when contractors will be working and to give you updates on project progress.

Reminder - Phase 1 Deadline is Tuesday, January 31!

Owners of existing developed property that is within 500 feet of the Phase 1 sewer system and located inside the urban growth area, have until January 31 to apply for a permit and pay your connection fees in order to avoid paying higher costs. You have until March 15, 2012 to construct your side sewer, connect to the sewer system and decommission your septic tank. For questions about hookup requirements, please contact us at the phone or email below.

If you are required to connect and have not yet applied for a permit to construct your side sewer, please visit the County offices in Shelton (410 N. 4th St) to do so soon. The Utilities and Waste Management office hours are:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fridays: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Please note: Property owners who were notified of the requirement to connect in November 2011, known as “Get Connected” properties, have until April 30, 2012 to pay their connection fee.

Posted on 01/27/2012

Attend the 5th Tuesday Meeting in Belfair on January 31

This 5th Tuesday meeting is an opportunity for Belfair residents to meet with the Mason County Commissioners and County staff to learn more and ask questions about current projects including the Belfair Sewer Project and the Belfair Safety Improvement Project on State Route 3. There will also be a discussion regarding the formation of a Mason County Utilities advisory committee. Barbara Atkins, the Mason County Planning Director, will also be on hand to answer questions regarding the Belfair Urban Growth Area.

Where: North Mason School District Headquarters, 71 E. Campus Dr.
When: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 6 p.m.

Posted on 01/27/2012

Upcoming construction activities beginning January 30:

At the water reclamation facility (WRF) crews are working on finalizing the “flow channels” and headworks as well as installing piping, instruments and handrails. At the storage pond, crews are working on the reclaimed water line to the sprayfield and welding lateral pipes. Crews are also finishing the final grading of the storage pond and constructing access roads to the storage pond structures.
Posted on 01/27/2012
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