Saline, Mich. to repair over 2,000 ft of water main with trenchless technology
(UI) – The city of Saline, Michigan, is preparing to rehabilitate over 2,000 ft of water main using trenchless technology to minimize interruption, according to Mlive.com. The “multi-million dollar utility project” will begin on Monday, March 18th.
Saline Public Works Director Larry Sirls said the purpose of the underground rehabilitation project is to fix a water main that’s been “increasing in break frequency over the past 10 years.” Doing so involves bypassing water piping during the cured-in-place piping (CIPP) process, which involves lining the main with resin that will harden, creating a new water line inside of the aging infrastructure. CIPP rehabilitation will allow the city to avoid closing Harris Street, the main roadway involved in the project.
Using trenchless technology, crews will drill at various points to access the water main. They will then clean and clear the inside of the piping of debris. Using a remotely-operated camera, crews will inspect the main and insert a liner to cure.
The city has allocated $1.2 million for the project. City engineer Tesha Humphriss credits trenchless technology for “saving” roadways and improving water assets while saving ratepayers money. Service is planned to resume at the beginning of June, following 2 and ½ months of construction.
This story was originally reported by Mlive.com
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