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West Street infrastructure work begins to address stormwater and aging mains
Summary
Tipton City began mobilization for a major West Street project that will install a stormwater main, allow future lateral connections and replace water mains and related infrastructure in an area prone to creek-side drainage problems.
Tipton City crews and contractors have mobilized for a West Street infrastructure project intended to address long-standing stormwater drainage problems and to replace aging water infrastructure, the mayor reported at the city council meeting.
Why it matters: The work focuses on the city’s two lowest quadrants nearest Tipton Creek, areas the mayor said have the worst drainage. The project installs a stormwater main down West Street from Madison to South Street into the creek and replaces water mains, hydrants and meter pits in the construction area.
Details: City staff said the project will allow future lateral stormwater connections from Madison, Adams, Jackson and South streets to further alleviate drainage issues. Utility engineer Matt Smith reported the utility has achieved a 91% separation rate between sanitary and storm systems; the West Street project will advance that separation strategy. Some of the water infrastructure in the project area dates to the 1950s and 1960s and will be replaced as part of the work.
The project is scheduled to last about 90 days, weather permitting; staff noted substantial equipment and materials were already mobilized on site. The city has sent two letters to residents in the project area with frequently asked questions and notices about trash, recycling and potential delivery challenges; staff said a social media notice would be posted as well.
Ending: City officials described West Street as one of the largest infrastructure projects the city and utility have partnered on in more than a decade. No construction disputes, change orders or contractor names were discussed in the meeting record.
