EWEB undertakes water pipeline upgrades to ensure reliability during earthquakes

(UI) — The Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) in Eugene, Oregon, has announced the commencement of several water pipeline projects aimed at enhancing earthquake resilience and ensuring reliability, KEZI 9 News reported.

These initiatives form part of a comprehensive, multiyear plan devised by EWEB to modernize aging infrastructure and construct robust facilities capable of withstanding significant seismic events and other natural disasters.

"EWEB strives to reduce neighborhood impacts by completing the work as safely and efficiently as possible," said Chris Irvin, the lead engineer on the projects, as reported by KEZI 9 News. "But we recognize that construction may also cause short-term traffic disruptions or other inconveniences. Whenever feasible, we will coordinate with neighbors and businesses to reduce the impacts of the project."

One of the largest projects, according to EWEB, will be the construction of transmission lines from the new earthquake-resistant storage tanks situated on East 40th Avenue. Due to its robustness against seismic activity, welded steel will be used for the transmission main, while ductile iron will be utilized for smaller water pipes and is anticipated to have a lifespan of more than 100 years, according to EWEB. Multiple anti-corrosion barriers will increase durability, according to the energy provider.

Additionally, according to EWEB, a half-mile section of Chambers Street will be upgraded from six-inch cast iron pipe to eight-inch ductile iron pipe. According to EWEB authorities, this work will be coordinated with the city's ongoing road building.

Officials from the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) have disclosed forthcoming water pipeline upgrades intended to increase seismic dependability and resilience. EWEB will start a number of modifications as part of a multiyear strategy to replace outdated infrastructure and build buildings resilient to earthquakes and other natural catastrophes.

One of the projects entails replacing a 14-mile section of 12-inch cast iron pipeline with a new 12-inch ductile iron pipe, which runs between the water storage tanks on North Shasta Loop and Agate Street. A six-inch to an eight-inch main line improvement will also improve water flow for firefighting operations. EWEB intends to start the project later in the summer, which will involve replacing the two storage tanks.

There will be a traffic effect at the intersection of East 24th Avenue and Amazon Parkway in the upcoming weeks. Pipeline loops will be put in place by EWEB to improve water quality and increase flow for firefighting services. According to EWEB authorities, this collaboration with the city's repaving of Amazon Parkway seeks to reduce hiccups and guarantee swift development.

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