North Anthony Water Main Replacement -- First Meeting

Introduction

• On June 7, 2024, City Utilities sent letters to all property owners in the affected area, notifying them of upcoming water main replacement on North Anthony
• A Zoom meeting was scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2004 at 6PM with Project Manager Austyn Smedberg
  • The meeting was attended by President Joseph Brennan; the following are his notes from the meeting:

Process

• Old water mains will be replaced all along North Anthony
  • Directional boring will be used, which requires far less excavation
  • New pipe must be fed through the bore hole as it is drilled
  • This necessitates pre-positioning the pipe above ground to be fed into the hole as it is bored
  • Some excavation still needed, approximately every 500 feet for boreholes
  • Excavation is also needed for reconnecting water lines to each home
  • Old pipe will abandoned in place after disconnection

Disruptions

• Traffic will be disrupted as pipe is positioned above ground on Anthony
• There will be an approximate four-hour interruption to water service for each household as new connections are made
• Contractor will repair all pavement that is broken, grass that needs replacement, etc.
• Bore holes will measure 4 ft x 4 ft to 5 ft by 5 ft
  • Contractor will try to open and close holes the same day
  • People, especially children, and pets should be kept away from open bore holes
  • Contractors will put up signs warning people away from open bore holes
  • Some driveway approaches may be blocked while boreholes are being drilled
  • Persons with special needs who need to be dropped off close to their house should contact the contractor so that they can avoid blocking their driveway if at all possible (this will likely shift blockage to a neighbor)
• Road closures may be tracked live at Trec The Fort

Replacement of Lead Service Lines

• The city has a program to replace lead lines on its easements
• Replacement on the homeowner side is optional
• Financial assistance is available
  • The level of assistance depends on income
  • But special pricing will be in effect for all homeowners while water main replacement is ongoing
  • If homeowners have been thinking about replacing their water lines, they can save a lot of money by doing it during this project

Conclusion

• Another meeting will be scheduled with the contractor that submits the winning bid
• In the meantime, those with specific questions about the specific project design can contact Project Manager Austyn Smedberg at +1 260 427-2708 or by e-mail