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Address surface water flooding that currently occurs in the lower downtown area due to current restrictions in interceptor pipe capacity;
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Provide excess surface water conveyance capacity for future growth in the downtown area;
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Deliver project improvements that represent the “best value” to Tacoma’s surface water ratepayers
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Appropriately plan for known and suspected soil and groundwater contamination along the alignment as needed to complete the Project
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Mitigate construction impacts on the downtown community, including the University of Washington Tacoma, the Tacoma Art Museum, Sound Transit, BNSF, WSDOT, adjacent local businesses, and the public
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Implement an effective safety program incorporating best industry practices for protection of Public, City, and Design-Builder staff throughout design and construction
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Achieve substantial completion on, or preferably before, March 31, 2020
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