Thursday, January 9, 2020
Major sewer improvement project to begin this summer
The city is investing $32 million to repair and replace sections of large sewer pipe throughout the northern portion of Westminster beginning in mid-2020. Although mostly out of sight, this network of underground pipes is critical to protecting public health and the environment – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This project was identified following a comprehensive study of the city's sewer system in 2015 and then updated in 2018. This study assessed the condition of the existing sewer system, identified risks to maintaining reliable service and prioritized system needs to invest ratepayer funds as efficiently as possible.
Approximately half of this project will involve lining existing pipes using cured-in-place pipe at various locations throughout Westminster.
Cured-in-place pipe technology is a cost-effective and reliable alternative to excavating and replacing pipe. Using this process, we are reducing both expense and disruption for residents, as well as inconveniences for motorists and trail users.
The other half of this project will involve excavating and installing a new section of pipe and excavating and replacing sections of existing pipe. Most of this work will take place between 110th Ave and Sheridan Blvd on the northern end and east of the Butterfly Pavilion just south of 104th Ave near Westminster Blvd on the southern end.
This new pipe will add resiliency and redundancy to the sewer pipe that serves as the main "artery" carrying wastewater to the Big Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility from the northern two-thirds of the city as far west as Standley Lake.
This work will impact trails in the open space surrounding City Park Recreation Center, but plenty of notice and trail detour instructions will be provided ahead of construction.
Although the start of construction is months away, the city will be communicating construction impacts and project updates early and often. Sign up for the city's weekly e-newsletter or follow the city on Facebook, Twitter or Nextdoor for regular updates. Direct notification will be delivered by mail or door-to-door to residents and businesses most impacted by this project.