Busy construction season is underway in Chelan

A $4 million dollars sewer and water line replacement project is underway along a stretch of State Route 150 from Chelan to Manson.

This project is intended to replace various sections of 8-inch and 10-inch sewer main piping with 15-inch sewer main piping along SR 150 from W. Highland Ave. to N. Columbia St.  

The existing sewer is old concrete piping, it’s under sized, and has reached its useful service life.  The new sewer piping will be upgraded from concrete to PVC, and will be a larger diameter which will help minimize the need to repair clogged lines.  

Additionally, replacing these various sections of piping brings the system up to minimum standards set forth in the City of Chelan Development Standards.  Total length of piping is approximately 2,400 LF.

The scheduled completion date is June 11.

The city says you can expect:

·        Noise and vibration during active work hours

·        Temporary lane closures and traffic delays

·        Detours during nighttime closures

·        Access to homes and businesses will be maintained

·        Temporary sewer bypass pumping (to maintain service)

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Review the city’s two-year capital projects schedule here.