The board of directors approved the 2025-2034 Capital Master Plan (Plan) on September 27, 2024. The Plan proposes expenditures of $3.3M in 2025 and $30M throughout the 10-year period. This Plan provides a framework for the district to be proactive in addressing infrastructure needs by identifying, prioritizing and scheduling water and wastewater rehabilitation and replacement projects over the next ten years. Three water main replacements and one sewer rehabilitation project are scheduled for 2025.
The Plan proposes 43 additional water main replacement projects between 2026 and 2034. The district’s water distribution system continues to require significant attention as portions of the system approach the end of its reliable, useful life. It is extremely important that the district maintain a proactive facility maintenance program and comprehensive long-range capital improvement program to detect and repair all district owned infrastructure as necessary.
System modifications are prioritized so the facilities most in need of repair are replaced or rehabilitated in an appropriate timeframe. The goal is to minimize operation and repair expenses by avoiding costly unscheduled repair, replacement, and rehabilitation of deteriorating facilities. Most importantly, an aggressive capital rehabilitation and replacement program helps avoid system deterioration, disruption, and potential safety, health and property damage impacts.
2025 Water Main Replacement Projects
S. Depew St. – This project is in the Normandy Estates subdivision and will replace 1,173 feet of 8″cast iron pipe with 8″ PVC pipe and 970 feet of 6″ cast iron pipe with 8″ PVC pipe in S. Depew St. from W. Ontario Ave. to W. Rowland Pl.
W. Chestnut Ave. – This project will replace 1,453 feet of 6″ cast iron pipe with 6″ PVC pipe in W. Chestnut Ave. from S. Lamar Court to S. Kendall Blvd. This project is in the Columbine Hills subdivision.
S. Jay Dr. – This project will replace 623 feet of 12″ cast iron pipe with 12″ PVC pipe in S. Jay Dr. from W. Elmhurst Dr. to W. Alder Ave. This project is also in the Columbine Hills subdivision.
2025 Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project
S. Marshall Ct. – This project involves lining 2,631 linear feet of vitrified clay pipe in S. Marshall Ct., W. Alder Ave., S. Marshall St., S. Lamar Ct., and W. Chestnut Ave. It also includes the rehabilitation of six manholes. This project is in the Columbine Hills subdivision.
