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Seldovia crews trace large Dock Street leak; engineers weigh slip‑lining vs. replacement
Summary
City staff reported a continuing leak on Dock Street estimated at '90,000 gallon plus a day' and said crews are insulating the line while considering slip‑lining as an alternative to full replacement to avoid repeatedly tearing up the state right‑of‑way; CRW will incorporate the city's operational approach into the 95% PER.
City staff told CRW the Dock Street water main has required repeated digs and is currently off while crews trace a large leak that staff described as a "90,000 gallon plus a day" leak and are insulating sections as they work. Public works recommended slip‑lining portions of the main so repairs could be completed by excavating at each end instead of repeatedly cutting the road surface.
CRW acknowledged that slip‑lining or adding insulation could be short‑term approaches and said the PER will capture both replacement and slip‑lining alternatives so the city can weigh the tradeoffs. Staff emphasized that Dock Street is a state right‑of‑way, which adds coordination needs if the city pursues full replacement work.
