Traffic & Transit
Delayed Water Main Project Now Starting Thursday In Farmington: Police
Connecticut Water will begin a massive water main replacement that will last through the end of the year, with some traffic issues expected.
Town of Farmington
FARMINGTON, CT — It's not glamorous and it might cause some traffic headaches, but a town water main replacement project continues with a large section slated for a refurb on Thursday.
Connecticut Water Co. is beginning installation of a new water main the week starting Thursday, Sept. 28, in Farmington on Knollwood Road between Northwoods Road and Wyndwood Road.
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The project was originally slated to begin last week, but delays have pushed it back a few days.
About 1 mile, or 5,000 feet, of water main will be installed at a cost of approximately $2 million.
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The new main replaces the existing pipe, which is approximately 67 years old.
One fire hydrant will also be replaced as part of the project.
The main and fire hydrant will provide additional fire protection for public safety and improve water quantity and quality for area residents.
“Investing in drinking water infrastructure improves water system reliability and enhances water quality,” said project engineer Rose Gavrilovic. “When customers turn on the tap they expect high-quality water, without interruption. This investment in new water main will serve customers for decades to come.”
The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and it is expected to be complete by the end of the year.
The project is funded through the Water Infrastructure and Conservation Adjustment (WICA) on customer bills.
Connecticut Water’s goal is to replace about 1 percent of its more than 1,850 miles of water main every year through the WICA program.
The company plans to invest over $52 million in water treatment, water storage and pipelines in 2023.
Construction is expected to begin on Knollwood Road near Wyndwood Road.
Customers in the construction area have been notified of the project and will receive advance notice of any scheduled water service interruption because of the water main installation project.
For more information on the project, click on this link.
A water main project will begin this Thursday, 9/28/23, on Knollwood Road. Hours of work will be Monday – Friday, 7am to 4:30pm. Traffic will be alternating during construction. The project is expected to go several months and be completed by the end of the year. @CTWater pic.twitter.com/U9mB8sYHvg
— Farmington CT Police (@FarmingtonCTPD) September 26, 2023
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