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Little Elm to replace failing Bigleaf Road transmission main; engineering contract moves project toward construction
Summary
Town staff outlined a fast‑track plan to replace a failing 20‑inch transmission water line under Bigleaf Road with a new 24‑inch main and an adjacent 8‑inch service line; final design is expected in May, bidding will follow and staff hope to award a construction contract in late June or July.
Mayor Cornelius convened the Little Elm Town Council meeting, where town staff described plans to fast‑track replacement of a failing transmission water line under Bigleaf Road.
Jason (town staff) said the line that failed in January was already slated for replacement as part of a larger project but was pulled out and prioritized after repeated breaks. "We're gonna put in a brand new 24 inch water line, and then we're also gonna put in an 8 inch line where we will put all the new customer services," Jason said, adding the contract on the agenda is for bid and construction‑phase engineering services that will include a resident project representative (an on‑site inspector).
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