City Sewers Current Construction
Silver Lake Area Sewer Replacement Project (NORTHEAST WILSHIRE AREA CSRP UNIT 5)
Inspections show that portions of the old sewers under several neighborhood streets in this area have deteriorated. As a result, the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works is now working on a sewer replacement project to remedy the problem. The project will reduce odors and provide reliable wastewater service for the community.
The City’s contractor will excavate trenches to reach the existing pipelines under the streets. The contractor will work in sections, removing and replacing or repairing portions of the existing pipeline that are in poor condition, and repaving the disturbed sections of streets when finished. The Bureau of Engineering has estimated that the entire project will take less than one year to complete. Construction in each of the affected neighborhoods will be much shorter. No interruptions to area sewer service or other utilities are anticipated.
The City of Los Angeles is undertaking many projects to build new sewers and repair existing pipelines as part of a citywide effort to improve our wastewater system. These construction projects are paid for with sewer service fees that are part of everyone’s water bills.
QUICK FACTS
- Construction period: fall 2007 to early 2009
- Over 5,700 feet of new 8-inch sewers will be installed.
- Over 2,600 feet of existing 8-inch sewers will be rehabilitated by installing new lining.
- Construction along Silver Lake Boulevard will be limited from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Construction in other, smaller streets will be on weekdays, generally between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Some smaller streets will be closed to through traffic during work hours. Local access will be allowed.
- Sections of streets in the project work areas will be marked “No Parking” to ensure safe conditions for local access and construction. This will be temporary and for only as long as needed to complete work in the immediate vicinity.
- All excavated trenches will be safely enclosed or covered after work hours.
- Safe and adequate pedestrian and vehicular access to residences, schools, churches, businesses, and fire hydrants will be maintained at all times.
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