City of Cologne’s Wastewater Treatment Facility Project

Funding Requested: $5,000,000 

Total Project Cost: $22,000,000 

Project Summary: 

This project includes the planning, design, and construction of improvements to the existing wastewater treatment facility. These improvements are essential to keep up with growing demand and meet existing requirements. The project also includes the replacement of the city's main lift station and the forcemain connecting this lift station to the treatment facility. The recommended improvements provide the most cost-effective treatment alternative, which puts the facility in the best position to meet current and future needs while reliably meeting regulatory requirements.

Background Information: 

The City's current facility is approximately 30 years old and needs significant upgrades to meet current MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) permit standards and to accommodate growth. If left unfunded, the city would require significant user rate increases, would have to implement moratoriums on growth, and would be unable to meet current treatment standards. The upgrades to the infrastructure will improve the natural and economic environment of the Cologne community, ensuring positive environmental outcomes and allowing for both business and residential growth.

Relevant Documents: 

• Letters of Support 
• Congressman Emmer Financial Disclosure 

Account: Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF)

Program: State and Tribal Assistance Grants

Recipient Point of Contact: Michelle Morrison

Recipient Legal Name: City of Cologne

Recipient Address: 

1211 Village Parkway, 

Cologne, MN, 55322

Is the funding requested by a governmental or non-profit organization?: Government