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Fairhope to expand wells, force mains and begin phase 2 of gas cast-iron replacement
Summary
Mayor Sherry Sullivan said the city completed a new water well and will extend a 24-inch line down Fairhope Avenue, add force mains and lift stations, bring two more wells online before summer, and begin phase 2 of a multi-phase cast-iron gas-pipe replacement program.
Mayor Sherry Sullivan told attendees at the State of the City Expo that water and sewer work will be a central focus in 2025, detailing recent completions and upcoming projects.
Sullivan said the city completed a new water well on County Road 33 in 2024 and has a 24-inch line running down Fairhope Avenue that will be extended toward Gaither to increase water delivery capacity. She said the city added a new force main and a regional lift station on County Road 181 to relieve pressure on existing lift stations and to serve growth.
Planned 2025 utility work includes two additional water wells expected to come online before summer, drilling of test wells, continued force main and lift-station tie-ins, and completion of a $17,000,000 sewer project with Restore by year's end. Sullivan said the city expects to continue telemetry, pump and substation upgrades, and a 44 kV electric loop to add redundancy in the distribution system.
On gas infrastructure, the mayor said the city completed the first phase of a federally mandated cast-iron gas-pipe replacement program that will proceed in six phases; she said phase 1 focused on White Avenue and parts of Sea Cliff, and that phase 2 is scheduled for 2025. Sullivan noted that some gas-line relocations will be needed for work along Highways 181, 64 and near I-10/98.
Sullivan also addressed service disruptions that occurred in 2024, listing drought, a water pump failure, tornado response and emergency road repairs among unplanned events staff handled. She said the city is investing in staffing, training and equipment to support the utility projects and to maintain customer service.
