Pipeline improvement work commences in Bodden Town

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With the aim to improve reliability of the supply of potable water to Bodden Town, the Water Authority recently began work to replace the main water supply pipeline to that District.

The first 450-ft long section between the cemetery and Anton Bodden Drive, was completed in early December 2009.

The second section, approximately 1700-ft long, spans the distance between Anton Bodden Drive and Lakeview Drive. Preparations for this section have already been completed. The pipe replacement works has commenced and is anticipated to be completed by the end of January 2010.

The third and final section between Lakeview Drive and Kipling Street, measuring 1900-ft long, is projected to be completed by the end of March 2010

“The work is being carried out in sections to minimise the inconvenience to motorists and pedestrians,” said Mr. Robert Robler, Chief Operations Manager of the Water Authority. “Flagmen and temporary traffic signals will be utilised to aid in traffic control; however, we do ask motorists to slow down in this area for safety reasons while the work is in progress.”

Water service disruption to customers will be minimised with the use of temporary pipelines for customers adjacent to the pipeline being replaced and with the new North Side Water Works facility serving customers east of Bodden Town.

“The pipeline replacement is necessary due to the number of main breaks that have occurred in this area. The replacement should eliminate the current inconvenience to customers and motorists associated with the recent outages,” added Mr. Robler.

The Water Authority successfully completed a similar project to replace the aging 8-inch pipeline along Walkers Road and Smith Road last year. The pipeline replacement projects are part of the Water Authority’s ten-year capital plan to expand and upgrade its water and wastewater infrastructure.