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Utilities plan $565,890 waterline replacement in District 4 after repeated breaks on 1956 cast‑iron main
Summary
Utilities staff described a planned replacement of a failing 8‑inch cast‑iron water main installed in 1956 in an alley north of 40 Second Street and Locust Avenue. The job includes 2,300 linear feet of 8‑inch PVC, two added hydrants, 58 service connections and eight valves; the estimate is $565,890 with a 10% contingency ($622,479 total).
The utilities department briefed the council on a planned waterline replacement in District 4 to address repeated breaks on an aging 8‑inch cast‑iron main.
Alex (Utilities) said the line — installed in 1956 — has experienced more than 10 breaks since 2007, with most occurring in the last two years. The proposed work would replace 2,300 linear feet of 8‑inch PVC, add two fire hydrants to improve fire flow, install or replace eight valves and provide about 58 new water service connections in alley alignments north of 40 Second Street and Locust Avenue.
The project is scoped under the city's utility job‑order contract and Alex presented a cost estimate of $565,890.04 plus a 10% contingency for a total planning estimate of $622,479.04; staff said funds are available under the contract and that the anticipated construction duration is eight weeks.
Alex said the city uses a valve truck for manual shutoffs and that the department is budgeting for a second valve unit to support growth and more frequent shutdowns. Council did not take a formal vote on the project during the informational presentation.
