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Town schedules groundbreaking for Oak Ridge water tower behind Town Hall
Summary
Town staff announced a groundbreaking for a new water tower behind Town Hall; the tower will be filled from a Heritage Farm Park well and connected to the Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County water system, with on‑site erection expected in late summer/early fall.
Town staff told the Town of Oak Ridge council that a groundbreaking is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. for a new water tower to be constructed behind Town Hall. A pre‑construction meeting has taken place and contractor procurement and fabrication work are underway.
Staff said the tower initially will be filled from the well located on the Heritage Farm Park property and will provide backup access for the Oak Ridge Fire Department and irrigation for Heritage Farm Park fields. The design includes a connection to the Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County water system: a water main will run and fill the tower with purchased water from Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County when needed.
Construction sequence described by staff calls for foundation work to begin in March, steel/tank fabrication off‑site through spring and summer, and on‑site erection in late summer and early fall. Staff said a notice‑to‑proceed has been issued and a contractual completion date is Dec. 31, 2025. The town will provide more details to the public about the groundbreaking program and site access.
