This project is a necessary to increase the reliability of the sewage collection system by replacing aging infrastructure and eliminating unvented high points in the existing sewer line.

Construction operations are not expected to have any impact to your home, and entry to your home is not needed. This documentation of pre-construction conditions will form a basis of discussion and resolution for any concerns that may arise during this project. No action is required on your part.

Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize disruptions to the flow of traffic. There will be planned detours during some phases of construction. Signage will be placed prior to these detours. Street parking will not be available during this work.

The contractor will ensure that access to residences, and at least one entrance to businesses, will be maintained throughout construction. Residents will have access to driveways, but no parking will be available on the street. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.

Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.

The work required to rehabilitate or replace sanitary sewer lines may require the lateral pipe serving your property to be removed for service and subsequently reinstated once work on the main sewer pipe has completed. This interruption of service will be temporary, and the contractor will notify you before work begins so you can plan accordingly. Sewer service typically will be restored within several hours. Your water service should not be affected by this project.

Where sewer and lateral pipes are dug up, asphalt, curb, gutters, driveway aprons, and grass will be removed and then restored upon completion of the project.

The typical construction noises such as equipment engines, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, etc. should be anticipated.

It is anticipated that the contractor will negotiate with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity, and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.

Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.

The estimated cost for the project is approximately $0.8 million and is financed by the wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD ratepayers.