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THU10 Utility Collaboration

& Regionalization Big Benefits

1:30 – 3:00 p . m . ROOM : A4 + A5 Moderator : Sarah Reeves

Open and continual communication is key to effectively bringing the regional

utility partners together for a mutually beneficial solution . This session will focus on processes , successes , and longevity in bringing together water providers from differing districts to collaborate on programs and projects that advance the planning and resiliency of long-term water issues in their region .

1:30 Collaboration Promises Big Benefits for Sacramento Area Water Utilities Zachary Green , Raftelis Financial Consultants

2:00 Benefits of Regional Water Utility Collaboration 25 Years of Value and Shared Successes Rebecca Geisen , Regional Water Providers Consortium

2:30 Realizing the Benefits of Regionalization : How Five Fast Growing NC Communities Collaborated to Meet Regional Water Demand Tim Devine , Hazen and Sawyer

THU11 Capital Project Management in Today ’ s Challenging Times ( STS )

1:30 – 3:00 p . m . ROOM : A7 + A8 Moderator : Matt Bond , James Steffen

The purpose of this session is to provide attendees with a discussion on capital project management in today ’ s challenging market environment . A selection of topics on these current issues includes how utilities are executing capital projects in the current environment by utilizing escalation clauses , alternative funding , collaborative delivery , enhanced bid solicitation , and project management .

1:30 Panel Discussion Cheryl Nelms , Metro Vancouver Getachew Melsew , DC Water and Sewer Authority Lucas Lowney , The Walsh Group Bob Domkowski , Xylem , Inc ., Water Solutions USA – Flygt Products John Dyson , Aqua Aerobic Systems , Inc . Tony Parrott , Louisville & Jefferson County MSD www . awwa . org 27