Day 11;

So, I reported yesterday of the water needing to be shut off in a few areas of the construction zone. Notice was given to that area last night, either in person or a note was left at the home.

Well, let me tell ya, the best intentions never quite work out. There is a reason why these infrastructure systems are being replaced. About mid morning, as the water is getting shut off, it was recognized that several of the valves that needed to be closed to isolate and turn off the designated area, did not close properly or all the way. This meant that crew members had to move to other valves to actually get the system shut off appropriately.
Unfortunately, this caused additional homes, not anticipated to be in the "shut off zone", to, well, have their water shut off as well...... As all of this is taking place in the field, Village Center office staff were taking the calls. We apologize for the lack of notice for those who suddenly found their property without water. That was unanticipated and will likely change how we notify residents next time..
Once again there was some good progress made today. A lateral tie in to the Kensington water main were made down both Fisk and the northern Woodland Circle. Additional water main continued down Kensington deeper into the 300 block.
One pipe crew left to go back home today (each crew works a 4 day work week--10-12hr days). So, the remaining pipe crew will continue with water main on Kensington Drive tomorrow (Friday).
We continue to get an abundance of non-local traffic trying to make it through the work zones. Please, unless you need to get directly to your home, find a route around the work zones. And share those directions with friends who may be coming to visit.
MG&E is still finishing their relocation of some of their facilities which are on Lakewood, near Fisk. That has kept Lakewood Blvd traffic attentive as they drive through that area.
We are hoping for a productive Friday that may allow for the filling of the first sections of the new water main. There are then two clean bacteria tests that must be accomplished and then, the crews will begin attaching homes to the new main. This of course is the short version of where we are heading in fairly short order. So, stay tuned and we will keep working.