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West Haven staff outlines 2700 West widening, lift station work, generators and manhole rehabilitation
Summary
City staff updated the board on the 2700 West road‑widening start date, lift station and generator procurement, and a manhole rehabilitation approach that may allow in‑place fixes instead of full replacement.
John, a staff member, briefed the West Haven Special Service District board on several ongoing public‑works projects, including a road‑widening project on 2700 West, work on the 2700 West lift station, recent generator deliveries and plans for manhole rehabilitation.
Why it matters: the updates affect traffic, utility reliability and near‑term capital spending. Staff outlined timelines, funding positions and procurement next steps.
Road and lift‑station work: John said the 2700 West widening project is scheduled to begin June 9. He said crews have removed fence lines, moved a water meter out of the roadway into the park strip and set curb in preparation for sidewalk work. “Their start date is the June 9,” John said. He added the new lift station work will run concurrently and staff are coordinating access to avoid major conflicts.
Generators and installation funding: John told the board that two generators have arrived in Salt Lake for the lift‑station project and staff are preparing bid documents for installation. He said the city currently has about $150,000 in the project account to cover installation and related expenses.
Manhole rehabilitation approach and costs: The board discussed a problem manhole on Route 51 that was initially considered for full replacement, at an estimated budget of $150,000 per replacement because of depth and traffic impacts. John said one contractor proposed an in‑place rehabilitation method with lower per‑unit bids; the in‑place estimate for a manhole came back around $29,000. “It’s 10 and a half feet deep,” John said, describing the depth that made full replacement disruptive. Staff reported there are four or five manholes needing work and are deciding whether to bid the work as single units with options or as a bundled package.
Coordination with nearby utility projects: Board members discussed timing with Central Weber’s planned work on 1900, and John said staff are talking with the contractor to see whether the city can coordinate sewer relocations while Central Weber’s project is under way. No funding adjustments were made during the meeting.
Next steps: staff will prepare bid documents for the generator installation and for manhole rehabilitation, and will return to the board with recommended contract awards and final cost estimates.
