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Commissioners ask Metro Water & Sewer for timeline and memo on sewer-capacity projects
Summary
Commissioners discussed Metro Water & Sewer capital work to replace a 24-inch sewer with a 36-inch line and asked staff to request a written memo or presentation on timelines, easements and capacity; staff said Metro has funding but projects require surveying, engineering and potential easement acquisitions.
Town staff updated the Board of Commissioners on ongoing Metro Water & Sewer work intended to address capacity constraints in Nolensville and the board asked staff to request either a written memo or a presentation from Metro about schedule and impacts.
Staff member Enoch reported that Metro is engineering a project to replace a 24-inch sewer with a 36-inch line along a corridor from the Out Creek/Mill Creek intersection downstream to where Snake Creek joins Mill Creek. Enoch said the utility is performing surveying and engineering work and that the project could cross about 50 parcels; easement acquisition may be required for some properties.
Enoch said Metro’s sewer infrastructure was originally installed in February 2002 and that Metro estimated roughly 80% capacity now; Metro’s position, according to staff, is to complete design, bidding and construction steps before confirming formal capacity increases. Enoch said Metro expects the procurement and engineering work to take time and that construction might not begin for about a year, though no firm start date was provided.
Town Manager Victor and several commissioners indicated it would be useful to have Metro’s timeline on the record. Commissioners asked staff to request a memo if Metro staff decline an in‑person presentation; several commissioners said a written memo may be preferable because it is easier to file and reference in minutes.
Why it matters: Nolensville development and permitting depend on sewer capacity and timing for capital improvements. Commissioners emphasized the need to communicate the status to developers and property owners so applicants understand likely wait times and potential easement needs.
Ending: Staff said they will follow up with Metro staff (Cyrus Tusi was cited as the Metro contact) to request either a presentation at an upcoming meeting or a written timeline/memo with available details on surveying, easement needs, funding and schedule.
