This project is necessary to replace aged and failing sanitary sewer infrastructure needed to provide sewer service to your neighborhood. This project will provide updated infrastructure that will help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.

We look at several routes/sites to determine what meets HRSD’s needs of availability, price, location of the site to the existing pump station, property agreement terms, ease of access to the property for construction and future maintenance.

Disruptions to traffic will be minimized as much as possible. Extensive traffic control plans and mitigation discussions were held during the design phase. Impacts to Shirland Avenue are expected for the project duration, but work will be limited to single blocks as much as possible to limit detour impacts.

The contractor will ensure that access to residences and at least one entrance to businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.

Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.

There is no anticipated disruptions of water or sewer service. Any unidentified interruption of service will be temporary, and the contractor will notify you before work begins so you can plan accordingly. Any interrupted service is typically restored within several hours.

Yes, the roadway, limited sections of curb and gutter, and small segments of sidewalk are expected to be removed and replaced during construction. Any impacted surfaces will be restored upon completion of the project.

The typical construction noises such as equipment engines, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, and associated activities should be anticipated.

The contractor has negotiated with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.

Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.

The estimated cost for the project is approximately $4.7 million and is financed by the wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.

Regular project updates are posted on the HRSD website at www.hrsd.com/construction-status. You may also sign up at www.hrsd.com/subscriptions to receive an email notification whenever the website has an update about the project.