If the size of the sign is indicative of the size of the project, the Easton Addition sewer and drainage project will be huuuuuge. Phase 1 which the city site shows as completed was about a mile of pipe. Phase 2 which is under construction is about a half a mile
Project Scope: The work shall consist of constructing approximately 2,600 LF of new 6-inch and 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe and 15-inch storm drain pipe throughout the City using open cut, pipe bursting, and pipe reaming in the public right-of-way, along easement areas, and in private properties. Other related work includes installation and replacement of manholes, cleanouts and laterals by pipe bursting or open cut, rehabilitation of manholes, temporary bypass pumping, connecting all laterals, and other related miscellaneous work.
Phase 3 is out to bid for another 0.6 of a mile. Here is the sign that catches the eye
I just can't help but contrast this work to the non-work not happening on our State highway, El Camino Real. The "Flooded" signs have reappeared and may very well be with us all winter. When I downloaded the photo below, I happened to name it the same way as one I took FIVE YEARS ago. Unbelievable that we can blow billions on a medium-speed train to no where, but for decades we can't get decent drainage on El Camino.
Incoming Mayor Michael Brownrigg (due to be installed on Monday, Dec. 18th) made a campaign issue of getting it fixed. This will be his chance.
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