Charlottesville, Va., begins $61.5 million raw water pipeline to replace aging lines
(UI) — The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) is advancing work on a $61.5 million raw water pipeline that will replace two deteriorating lines between the Ragged Mountain Reservoir and the Observatory Water Treatment Plant.
The 36-inch pipeline is designed to take the place of two smaller 18-inch pipes that are more than 70 years old. Once completed, the new line will strengthen long-term reliability and expand capacity in the region’s water system.
According to RWSA, the project is a critical component of the Community Water Supply Plan, which includes more than $300 million in investments over the next five years to upgrade reservoirs, treatment plants, and water transmission pipelines across Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
Construction, awarded to Thalle Construction Company, began in late 2024 and is scheduled to continue through 2029. Recent milestones include tree clearing, utility relocations, and controlled blasting to excavate rock along the pipeline’s path.
“This infrastructure project represents a major milestone for long-term water reliability in Charlottesville,” said Krista Shurtz, RWSA’s vice president of natural gas and water operations.
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