Planning

To achieve the Board approved Goals and Objectives, ANRA staff will continually develop short term and long term planning goals. The one year plan will be used for the fiscal year budgeting process. The five year plan will be used for strategic purposes to assure staff and Board of Directors vision for the planning period is consistent.

Short Range Planning Goals For Year One (2010)

• Secure USACE 404 permit for Lake Columbia
• Complete all preliminary decision making in preparation for Lake Columbia 404 permit issuance
• Develop master plan to address staffing needs and central office requirements in preparation for Lake Columbia 404 permit issuance
• Work to establish local lake front presence for Lake Columbia
• Work to establish Jacksonville office for Lake Columbia and other water and wastewater operations activities
• Develop master plan for departmental operations and services
• Assess needs for ANRA server and local area network
• Expand the On Site Sewage Facility Program to include Cherokee County
• Continue to market ANRA Laboratory services to potential customers
• Continue development of McGee Bend Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Market surplus sludge disposal capacity for Neches Compost Facility

Long Range Planning Goals For Years Two - Five (FY 2011-2015)

• Begin and continue all tasks necessary for construction of Lake Columbia
• Market uncommitted capacity for Lake Columbia project
• Develop and operate regional water and wastewater facilities within the basin
• Continue and expand level of water quality testing within the basin
• Develop a plan to expand laboratory capabilities via automation and other efficiencies
• Develop a southern regional sludge disposal transfer station

Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan

Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan (1.3 MB)