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 helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Addresses disproportionate lack of access to quality core infrastructure faced by vulnerable communities.
Sustainability Considerations
Intentional assessment of capacity assures longevity and resilience of core infrastructure.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
American Water
Ameren
Spire
County Municipal Partners
Supporting Partner(s)
Municipalities
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 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
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?
Increase collaboration with utility providers, allocate additional funding for infrastructure upgrades and assess barriers to implementation.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Expand infrastructure investment with advanced monitoring technologies and establish long-term maintenance strategies.