The Buckeye Valley Water Authority’s general manager reported progress on several capital and operational projects at the committee meeting, including mainline replacement work in Willow, bridge-related work at Millview and recent emergency pump installations.

At Willow, contractors started a multi-street mainline replacement and on the second day encountered a 6-inch gas line closer to the water main than anticipated, staff said. The work remains underway and staff are coordinating mitigation.

At Millview, staff said Granite Construction contacted the authority and is ready to begin pressure testing on the Ackerman Bridge replacement; staff said the construction team is working to complete that project on schedule, with an internal milestone around Oct. 15 to wrap major activities.

Staff also reviewed recent work on emergency inlet pumps that were installed at Willow and Millview after earlier operational difficulties. Staff said operations staff have simplified the control and valve arrangements to make the system easier to operate during high-demand or emergency conditions and have a plan to daylight (reveal) and further simplify the valve and check-valve arrangements to reduce operational complexity.

Why it matters: the projects affect local water reliability and construction schedules; the mainline replacement and bridge work involve contractors and potential service impacts for customers in the affected neighborhoods. Staff said they will provide more detailed project updates at upcoming meetings.

Ending: Committee members did not propose formal action on these reports; staff will return with further project briefings at future meetings.