Kendall celebrates new wastewater treatment facility

Gregg Wavrunek of U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s office (left) and Mike Holland of U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s office chat during the opening.

THE RIBBON-CUTTING — Left to right: Joe Schnurr, wastewater treatment facility operator, Village of Kendall; Kim Scherber, MSA Professional Services, onstruction representative; Andy Zimmer, MSA Professional Services; Lee Wyttenbach, Village of Kendall trustee; Deb Larson, Village of Kendall trustee; Dick Martin, Village of Kendall president; Waunnette Bunk, Village of Kendall trustee; Brenda Heinen, USDA Rural Development Community Programs Specialist; Frank Frassetto, state director, USDA Rural Development; Greg Gunderson, MSA project manager; Lynne Hanson, Village of Kendall clerk; and David Gruen, Kendall Director of Public Works

After a moment of levity, Andrew Zimmer of MSA Professional Services speaks during the program. Noting that the project hadn’t had a formal groundbreaking ceremony, Kendall Village Board President Richard Martin had presented Zimmer a spray-painted “golden roll” in lieu of a golden shovel.

Kendall Village Board President speaks during the program.

Frank Frassetto, state director of USDA Rural Development, watches the program.

Linda Martin of Kendall grills steaks for the event.

Open-house attendees look over the new system.

The Village of Kendall, in partnership with MSA Professional Services, celebrated the grand opening of the community’s new wastewater treatment facility on Aug. 15.

The project included replacement of the existing treatment facility, originally constructed in 1970, with an extended aeration activated sludge “package” plant at the original site.

The facility also includes a new control building to house a new mechanical fine screen; chemical storage and chemical feed equipment for phosphorus removal, laboratory and office space; garage space for truck/equipment storage and washing, a new ultraviolet-light disinfection system; supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system; and conversion of the existing wastewater treatment facility structure to a sludge storage tank.

Additional work included extensive improvements to the collection system, including replacement and lining of about 75 percent of the sewer pipe to reduce inflow and infiltration of clear water into the system.

MSA assisted with the design of a comprehensive plan for the wastewater treatment plant to address existing issues, future effluent limits and help secure project funding. A $30,000 Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) grant from USDA-Rural Development helped the village pay for the facility planning efforts. A combination of principal forgiveness, grants and low-interest loans from both USDA-Rural Development and the DNR Clean Water Fund Hardship Assistance Program funded the $7.4 million project. USDA Rural Development also provided funds for Kendall Public Library improvements and a new fire engine.  

Village President Richard Martin, trustees and residents were joined by state Rep. Tony Kurtz, ambassadors from U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin’s offices, USDA Rural Development officials and MSA for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 15. The ribbon cutting was followed by a community cookout and tours of the new facility.

MSA noted, “Special recognition is given to Lynne Hanson, outgoing village clerk, for her critical role in the administration of the project.”

About MSA Professional Services

MSA Professional Services, Inc. (MSA) is a 100 percent employee-owned, full-service multidisciplinary consulting firm serving clients throughout the U.S. It is based in 16 offices across Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia and Texas. For more information, visit msa-ps.com.

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