Case Study
Bismarck Master Plan Update
AE2S - Bismarck Master Plan Update Multiple Challenges Since the completion of a 1982 Master Plan, the challenges facing the Bismarck Water Treatment Facility (BWTF) changed significantly, including increased capacity demands, operational and maintenance deficiencies, aging infrastructure, and regulatory impacts. These shifting challenges prompted the Bismarck City Commission to authorize a consulting team led by AE2S to update the Master Plan for the BWTF. System Assessment Leads to Prioritized, Phased Solutions The innovative assessment effort was assisted by strategic workshops and stakeholder involvement and resulted in a list of challenges for a 20-year planning period that included aging infrastructure, tightening regulations, limited funding, and increasing customer service expectat