Project Profile:

The Watermain Replacement Program is an on going program to replace old cast iron water mains throughout the City. The program has been in place since approximately 1983.

City Public Works has determined that 54^th Street is the highest priority location based on the poor condition of the water line.

A temporary water service will be installed to provide water to any one affected by the water main replacement.

54^th Street will be closed to vehicles for the duration of the construction, approximately 3 weeks. Adjacent roadways and lanes will provide an alternative access to homes in the area.

Design and site supervision of this project will be conducted by the City Engineering Department.

Contractor

Central Oilfield Inc. was selected as the prime contractor in a public tender process in 2001.

The total project budget is $155,000 with funding from City water rates and grant funding.

Schedule

The project started on September 10, 2002 and take approximately three weeks.

Central Oilfield Inc. has begun excavating in order to remove the old cast iron water main and replace it with a pvc(plastic) water main.	Sand backfill over new pvc (plastic) water main. New water main will be installed and then crews will install individual services for the homes.
Gravel road base was being constructed and is now complete.

Curb, gutter and sidewalks expected in 2003.

Public Notice

For More Information Contact the Engineering Department at 672-4428.

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