Engineering Services for Santa Fe Hills Water System Replacement

Santa Fe Hills is a subdivided neighborhood located in unincorporated Alachua County near the city limits of Alachua. The subdivision entrance is located on NW 168th Avenue at the intersection with NW 173rd Street (CR 235A), just west of Santa Fe High School. The subdivision consists of 87 lots, several of which are vacant. The residents of Santa Fe Hills primarily receive their potable water from the Santa Fe Hills Water System, whose water plant is located on Lot 46 (Alachua County Tax Parcel 03043-046-000) within the subdivision. Originally a privately owned facility, the Santa Fe Hills Water System was constructed in 1966 with the intent to provide potable water to local residents who had no other available water source at the time. Alachua County took over operation and maintenance of the system in 2002. The County inherited an aged water system that was lacking in detailed design information. The system has reached the end of its service life and needs to be replaced. Connection to the City of Alachua's potable water system is now a viable option. The City's system is located nearby along NW 173rd Street (CR 235A).+