Facility Plans and Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER) are planning documents essential to a community’s decision-making process for major infrastructure improvements.  These documents are critical not only to help a community plan and prioritize projects, but they are also necessary to be eligible for most state and federal funding.  Infrastructure improvements are a significant capital investment for which many communities need assistance from outside funding sources.  When seeking external funding or grants for a project, the Facility Plan/PER must often support the funding applications.  Funding agencies require a clear understanding of the project’s feasibility and potential impacts before providing financial support.  Most of the available funding sources are competitive, furthering the importance of a comprehensive and accurate Facility Plan/PER.

Facility Plans/PERs are technical reports that evaluate the condition of a community’s existing infrastructure and assess the feasibility of potential improvements.  Through the evaluation of the existing system, the report identifies problems related to condition, capacity, and regulatory compliance, further determining the need for improvements.  Once the need for a project is established, multiple alternatives are evaluated.  The alternatives analysis helps assess if a proposed project is technically, economically, and environmentally feasible.  It examines potential challenges, risks, and opportunities associated with the project.  Based on information provided in the report, decision-makers can make informed choices about whether to proceed with the project.

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