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40. TUESDAY AUGUST 14, 1984 There is not sufficient factual information to justify expansion of the P.S.A. plant from 4 m.g.d. to 8.0 m.g.d. at this time. The P.S.A. now believes that the major industrial expansion in the future will take place in the City's Industrial Park and in Southern and Eastern Henry County. The predicted expansion is based on forecasts provided by major water users located in the City and the County. The location of this expan- sion also is based on the opinion of those now engaged in bringing new industry to the area. The City of Martinsville is now developing plans to expand its plant from 6.0 m.g.d. to 8.0 m.g.d. The predicted increased flow referred to above will exceed the 8.0 m.g.d. capacity of the City plant. It has already been determined that expansion of the City plant to 12 m.g.d. will cost an estimated $9 mm. The $9 mm is excessive and forces us to conclude that there must be a better way. From the information that we have, we believe that the better way is a third plant located in an undeveloped area of Southern Henry County. With the foregoing statements as an introduction, we are convinced that a complete review and study of this entire subject needs to be made. This study would include: 1) An update of projected flows to the P.S.A. Koehler plant based on actual flow measurements and potential growth within the basin. 2) A complete study of projected flows from the City and from the Southern and Eastern portions of Henry County based on known indus- trial expansion plus projected growth in the area. 3) A study of a diversion line from Jones Creek to Koehler with the objective of making use of the 1.6 m.g.d. unused capacity in the shortest possible time. 4) Cost analysis and method of financing of the various options which appear feasible: a) Expansion of the City plant from 6.0 to 8.0 m.g.d. b) Expansion of the City plant from 8.0 to 12.0 m.g.d. c) Construction of a third plant. d) Construction of the diversion line. We ask your approval to direct our staffs to return to the negotiating table to give further study to this most important subject.