City of Arcata 2018 Sewer Pipe Replacement and Rehabilitation Project to Resume Tomorrow

This is a press release from the City of Arcata:

Arcata, CA – The City of Arcata announced [recently] that work for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Infiltration Reduction Project will resume on Monday, April 15.

This project was suspended this winter due to rainfall and high groundwater levels occurring in late December 2018 through early April.

The City of Arcata has contracted with G.R. Sundberg Construction, Inc., for this project that involves the replacement and/or rehabilitation of existing sewer lines to eliminate water intrusion into the City’s sewer collection system due to storm events and high ground water. Upon completion, this project will reduce the amount of wastewater that is processed through Arcata’s wastewater treatment facility greatly reducing the possibility of sanitary sewer overflows and lowering operating costs.

To date, G.R. Sundberg Construction, Inc. has completed 40 percent of the construction work required for this project, and the remaining work is scheduled to be completed this year.

This project has been a long-term goal for the City of Arcata as it is vital to maintaining Arcata’s infrastructure, and the City is excited to resume making these improvements for our community. Construction for this project is scheduled to resume on Monday, April 15 and should be completed by Fall 2019.

Due to the work required for this project, neighborhood residents in construction zones may experience brief sewer and water service interruptions. The City of Arcata will notify effected residents by mail in advance of these interruptions. Property owners, businesses and tenants serviced by the sewer mains selected for rehabilitation will also be notified 72 hours in advance regarding sewer and water service interruptions via a City door-hanger notice. It is anticipated neighborhood residents effected will have only two service interruptions through the duration of this project.

The City of Arcata apologizes for any inconvenience that this project may cause to neighborhood residents, and thanks community members in advance for their cooperation. On the days of scheduled work, community members are advised to follow all directions and traffic control devices within the construction area.

For updates regarding this project, visit cityofarcata.org.

If problems are encountered with this project, please contact G.R. Sundberg Construction at 707- 825-6565 or the City of Arcata at 707-825-2173.