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How much will the project cost?

Currently it is estimated that the design and construction of the dam, initial water treatment plant and transmission system will cost approximately $169 million. Project costs will be split on a 71.2/28.8 percent basis between Walton and Oconee Counties respectively.

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PDF OF PROJECT STATUS UPDATE PRESENTATION - MAY 2010

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Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Water Withdrawal Permits
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PRESS RELEASE
On July 7, 2008, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) formally issued the Water Withdrawal Permits for both the Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir and the Apalachee River Diversion. The permits provide for a maximum daily withdrawal of 62.1 million gallons per day from the reservoir, and 60 million gallons per day from the Apalachee River based on available stream flow.

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HLC Reservoir project in line for funding
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By Robbie Schwartz
The Walton Tribune

Published May 28, 2008
WALTON COUNTY - Recent talks with state officials and a look at the competitive grant process for state funding for the reservoir has Hard Labor Creek Regional Reservoir Management Board members feeling good about the chances of obtaining some state funding.

"Based on our discussion with (Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority) officials, the rating criteria established in the competitive grant program and GEFA's desire to fund three to four regional reservoir projects that will have a short term impact on water supply capacity, we are very optimistic that the Hard Labor Creek Project will receive at least some grant funding for dam construction," said Kevin Little, chairman of the Walton County Board of Commissioners and the reservoir management board.

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