Plano crews replace waterlines along Park Boulevard; phase 1 due in October

A City of Plano Public Works staff member provided an update on two waterline projects along Park Boulevard, saying crews are replacing existing pipes, installing a fire hydrant and preparing pavement replacement.

The update said Phase 1 work includes boring and connecting fire hydrant leads at Stained Glass Drive and excavating a waterline for a tap and pavement replacement from Coit Drive to Independence Drive, then continuing east from Custer Road toward U.S. 75. "That project is expected to be completed in October," the staff member said.

Phase 2 covers installation of a fire hydrant between Ridgewood Drive and Los Rios Boulevard and replacement of the waterline crossing at Republic Drive. Crews are also preparing for pavement replacement between Los Rios Boulevard and Archerwood Street. The staff member said crews will "replace pipes using mostly minimally invasive pipe bursting methods on existing lines that will reduce impacts on traffic."

The update identified pipe bursting as the primary replacement method and said the approach should limit traffic disruption compared with open-cut construction. The staff member closed by asking residents for patience during the work: "Please bear with us as we improve our city's infrastructure."

This was an informational update; no formal actions, votes, deadlines beyond the Phase 1 completion month, or funding details were provided in the remarks. The transcript did not specify a completion date for Phase 2 or a contractor name.