Recommendation SI.21
Recommendation Status: New
Facilitate ongoing investment in core infrastructure, including water, sewer, electric, internet, and telecommunications, prioritizing maintenance and upgrades of utility infrastructure
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Addresses disproportionate lack of access to quality core infrastructure faced by vulnerable communities.
Intentional assessment of capacity assures longevity and resilience of core infrastructure.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Sustainable Infrastructure
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
American Water
Ameren
Spire
County Municipal Partners
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Municipalities
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
State and Local Funds
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding
Clean water state revolving fund
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program
Utilities Companies
Tracking Implementation
Increase collaboration with utility providers, allocate additional funding for infrastructure upgrades and assess barriers to implementation.
Tracking Success
No. of maintenance and upgrade projects completed and rating for percentage of utility infrastructure as well as reduction in service disruptions
If overperforming, what should we do?
Expand infrastructure investment with advanced monitoring technologies and establish long-term maintenance strategies.
If underperforming, what should we do?