District Construction
Covenant beach emergency generator
Midway Sewer District is installing an emergency generator and an automatic transfer switch at the Des Moines Marina. This project is in cooperation with the City of Des Moines and the Des Moines Marina improvement project. The switch will provide back up power for the sewer lift station located at the North end of the Marina.
The project will also include the installation of a sound wall and safety fence.
The project is scheduled to be completed in early fall prior to the stormy season. Once completed, the generator project will help Midway Sewer District continue to provide quality, uninterrupted sewer service.
des Moines rehabilitation project
The Midway Sewer District will be performing rehabilitation of the sewer mains in the downtown Des Moines area.These sewer pipes were installed in late 1950s and are some of the oldest pipes in the District; they have provided continuous sewer service to the downtown Des Moines area for over 50 years.
The District contracted with the engineering firm, Roth Hill, LLC, to plan and design the project. This project is anticipated to be done with minimal disruption since the process selected does not involve major excavation, and will minimize traffic impacts and inconvenience to the community.
The first step in the project is to analyze the existing sewer pipes, by launching a video camera with a transponder into the pipe to inspect and record the condition. The District will be inspecting the sewer pipelines in the right-of-way (owned and maintained by the District).
The District is also asking those properties that are within the project area (click here for a detailed project map) to participate in the project (click here for a generic letter requesting participation).
The District is requesting access to lateral side sewers of individual properties. (click here for a sample Temporary Right-of-Entry Permit).
The lateral side sewer is from the house to the sewer pipeline in the right-of-way. (click here for a typical sewer layout).
A letter requesting participation with the project map and a Right-of-Entry Permit has been mailed to all properties within the project area. Right-of-Entry Permits should be completed and returned to Roth Hill, LLC.
The District is asking permission from each property owner to video inspect private lateral side sewers, up to 85 feet from the sewer pipeline in the right-of-way. If property owners choose to participate, the District pays for the cost of the inspection.
You will see workers in the area with equipment around manholes, in the street or surveyors along the road.
Please note that all project team members are required to carry business cards and photo identification. If you have concerns about work occurring, please ask them for identification.
If you would like to see how this video inspection is performed, click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5nWkKo0WiI.
This video uses similar equipment that will be used on this project, but not necessarily the same brand and model.
For questions regarding the Temporary Right-of-Entry Permits, please call Pam Cobley at (425) 289-7309 or Chris Ruiz (425) 289-7360 at Roth Hill, LLC.
For additional information, contact Pam Cobley, our Community Relations Liaison, at (425) 289-7309.