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Allen awards Heritage Parkway/Allen Heights sewer contract to Apple Pavement Services
Summary
Council approved a contract award to Apple Pavement Services for a Heritage Parkway and Allen Heights wastewater and paving improvement project, noting a 355‑day bid schedule, trenchless pipe‑bursting for the northern segment and anticipated Feb. 2026 completion if maximum time used.
The Allen City Council approved the award of a construction contract to Apple Pavement Services for the Heritage Parkway and Allen Heights wastewater and paving improvement project after a staff presentation and questions about construction methods and neighborhood impacts.
Chris Flanagan, the city’s director of engineering, described two project segments: a southern, open‑cut replacement along Heritage Parkway that will replace a 21‑inch pipeline and rebuild pavement and pedestrian ramps, and a northern segment along Allen Heights Drive that will use trenchless “pipe‑bursting” technology to reduce surface disruption. Flanagan said the work will replace multiple aerial crossings, realign sections of pipe and replace failing sidewalk ramps to current ADA standards.
On materials and methods, Flanagan explained that the new transmission will use high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe: “The plastic is actually fused together, welded essentially, with heat. And as a result, you don't have those leaky joints,” he said, adding that HDPE reduces infiltration that drives higher wastewater treatment costs.
Flanagan told council the project received two competitive bids, with the low bidder within the capital improvement program budget. The low bid allowed 355 calendar days for construction; staff said they expect to mobilize after the holidays, hold a neighborhood meeting and begin construction in February, with completion as early as February 2026 if the contractor uses the full bid schedule. Funding was described as partly from revenue bonds (the presentation referenced a $2–$4 million component) with the balance from enterprise fund cash transfers to the capital program.
Council members asked about trail closures, neighborhood impacts and pipe longevity; Flanagan said the west‑side trail through Mustang Branch will be closed during construction but that alternative routes will remain open. After questions, councilmember (S7) moved to approve the contract award and the motion passed.
The contract award directs staff to proceed with preconstruction outreach and schedule a neighborhood meeting for directly impacted residents prior to mobilization.
