Agenda Date: 05/14/2019
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Title
Overview of Denver Water's Littleton Downtown Waterline Replacement Project
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Presented By:
Keith Reester, Public Works Director
PURPOSE:
Denver Water will be pursuing a waterline replacement project in the downtown area over the next couple of years. This is a briefing on the scope of the project and how staff will be working with Denver Water to help mitigate some of the impacts of construction.
BACKGROUND:
The water main infrastructure in downtown Littleton has several segments that exceed 70 years in age. Over the past few years, leaks and failures have increased significantly. Denver Water is planning to complete a replacement project that spans much of downtown; this work will include mains as well as services to each adjoining structure. City staff met with Denver Water to review options for scheduling, impacts, construction options, and identify other key issues.
This presentation will provide an overview of the need for the project, possible schedule concepts, and a review of issues that will likely arise throughout the project. Staff expects to be joined by Paul Peloquin, Interagency Project Manager for Denver Water and will also review key issues from a city perspective that impact the city's ability to partner on the project and the possibility of utilizing this project as a catalyst for downtown infrastructure enhancements and economic development.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Denver Water owns and operates the water system in Littleton and approached city staff about completing a rehabilitation project on several hundred feet of lines in downtown. The downtown area has been experiencing a high leak ratio with a high level of emergency repairs due to the aged service lines. Staff has been working with Denver Water to schedule the project.
Since Denver Water will likely be removing significant sections of the pavement and sidewalk infrastructure, it may be an opportunity for the city to evaluate other city owne...
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