Cast Iron Waterline Replacement Project

Overview

The City has identified pre-1939 cast iron waterlines throughout the City that require replacement. Replacing these water lines with new lines will provide West U with a more robust water distribution system, fewer unplanned disruptions, and lower repair costs. 

The City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the Cast Iron Water Line Replacement Program Project, which includes design and construction to replace cast iron waterlines over the upcoming years.

Scope of Work

Phase 1 of the Cast Iron Waterline Replacement Project includes approximately 5,480 linear feet (LF) of cast iron waterline replacement. The following segments are included in Phase 1:

• Edloe Street – Abandonment of existing 12-inch cast iron waterline and installation of 12-inch PVC waterline along Edloe Street from Rice Boulevard to Sunset Boulevard (~ 2,600 LF)
• Amherst Street (East) – Abandonment of existing 10-inch cast iron waterline and installation of 10-inch PVC waterline along Amherst Street from Mercer Street to Buffalo Speedway (~ 1,400 LF)
• Amherst Street (West) – Abandonment of existing 8-inch cast iron waterline and installation of 8-inch PVC waterline along Amherst Street from College Street to Auden Street (~ 650 LF)
• Mercer Street – Abandonment of 12-inch cast iron waterline and installation of 12-inch PVC waterline along Mercer Street from Amherst Street to University Boulevard (~ 380 LF)
• Auden Street – Abandonment of 6-inch and 8-inch cast iron waterline and installation of 8-inch PVC waterline along Auden Street from south of Milton Street to University Boulevard (~ 300 LF)

Project Timeline

2023

• October - City Council Approval of Design Contract with IDS Engineering
• October - December - Field Survey 

2025

• Q1 - End of Design Phase  
• Q2 - Permitting

2026

• Q1 - Bid Process
• Q2 - Estimated Construction Initiation (Approximately 9 Month Duration)