Exposed Sandy River force main prompts emergency work; WES seeks disaster funding
Staff told the advisory committee an exposed Sandy River crossing requires replacement and armoring of two pipelines; the board approved alternate delivery, emergency approvals were obtained from federal and state reviewers, and FEMA funding is being pursued.
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Jeff Stallard reported that a force main crossing at the Sandy River was exposed during recent storm events and that the program will move forward with emergency replacement and armoring. He said the board authorized alternate delivery (progressive design-build) and the utility obtained emergency approvals from federal and state reviewers to begin work quickly.
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