CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | WATER
Geer Road Water Line Extension
Crews extend the water main along Geer Road in northwest Hermiston.
DESCRIPTION
| PROJECT ID: | W 14.0 |
| ESTIMATED COST: | $150,000 |
| ACTUAL COST: | $72,751.04* |
- Extends the city water main from W. Theater Lane to W. Harper Road.
- Aligns with current road right-of-way to minimize need for asphalt removal and replacement.
- Tees and valves will allow future installation of fire hydrants
WHY IT’S NEEDED
Dead-end line provides water to more than 200 homes and businesses. Any shutdown cuts off service to the entire area.
“Looping” the line will mitigate inconvenience during maintenance or a line break. The project will also improve flow for fire protection and increase both water quality and pressure.
More information: http://bit.ly/GeerWater.
* Cost savings were possible because the city had much of the pipe on-hand for the contractor to install.
PROJECT STATUS:
Complete
PROJECT MILESTONES
December 2019
Work began to install water main
March 2020
Entering final stage, replacement of temporary cold patch asphalt with permanent hot asphalt to begin
April 2020
Project completed and final cost being prepared.
LAST UPDATED: 05/21/20
