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How much would a pipeline to Raleigh Cost?
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The cost estimate for the transmission line has been computed using a pipeline construction cost model developed by Kings County Washington that uses unit pricing data current for that area in 2008.  The unit costs were then adjusted to 2010 costs using the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (ENR-CCI) and for location using the average of Atlanta, GA, and Birmingham, AL to be representative of Raleigh.  We have assumed that the transmission lines will be HDPE pipe which provides the most cost-effective combination of material and installation costs. 

The recommended pipeline route follows power transmission lines for approximately 100 miles of the total length of 132 miles and will cross wetlands, streams, roads, and railroads as shown in the following table.
County Wetlands with Streams Streams with no Wetlands Roads Railroads Total
Count  Distance  Count  Distance  Count  Distance  Count  Distance   Distance 
 ft   ft   ft   ft   ft 
Beaufort 28            24,576 29            8,700 16            6,400 2             800            40,476
Johnston 4              1,821 4            1,200 3            1,000 1             400              4,421
Nash 28            19,596 2                600 19            8,100 0   -                28,296
Pitt 21            12,713 33            9,900 40          15,800 2             800            39,213
Wake 14            10,275 38          11,400 33          13,600 2             800            36,075
Wilson 24            23,213 14            4,200 22            8,700 1             400            36,513
Total 119            92,193 120          36,000 133          53,600 8          3,200          184,993

 

The estimated cost for a both the dual and single pipeline system to Raleigh is shown in the following table.  We have also included in this table the estimate  by CORPUD in March 2010 for comparison.  Note that the CORPUD estimate includes the cost estimate for a treatment system for a typical surface water source rather than the more limited softening system that is appropriate for Eagle’s groundwater source if treatment is selected.

Item  Parallel 30 Inch Pipes  Single 48-Inch Pipe  CORPUD Estimate 
Source Gathering Line System          7,246,598            7,246,598          7,246,598
Pipeline Materials       146,629,065         182,594,685      374,267,604
Pipeline Construction (Trenching)       150,189,855         154,432,506
Wetland Crossings       136,736,656           69,500,933
Stream Crossings         53,393,472           27,161,326
Road Crossings         79,496,947           40,426,331
Railroad Crossings          4,746,086            2,413,530
Pumping Station Construction         24,082,161           29,217,893        29,000,000
Total Construction Estimate        602,520,840         512,993,802      410,514,202
Contingency @ 10%         60,252,084           51,299,380        41,051,420
Total Construction Estimate with Contingency       662,772,924         564,293,182      451,565,622
 
Easements          2,095,899            2,095,899          2,095,899
Engineering & Services During Construction         36,151,250           30,779,628        24,630,852
Legal Services         12,050,417           10,259,876          8,210,284
Environmental Asessments          6,025,208            5,129,938          4,105,142
Total Easement and Services         56,322,774           48,265,341        39,042,177
 
Water Right Acquisition               30,000                 30,000        50,000,000
 
Total Project Investment Cost Estimate       719,125,698         612,588,523      540,607,798
 
Treatment Plant Option         73,684,295           73,684,295      250,000,000
 
Total With Treatment Plant       792,809,993         686,272,818      790,607,798
   
   

 

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