News Summary
Spartanburg Water is initiating a year-long project to replace a 1941 main waterline along Union Street, spanning nearly four miles. The project includes manageable construction sections and lane closures. Affected area will be repaved post-installation, ensuring improved water service reliability for residents and businesses. With support from a state grant, the project aims to enhance local infrastructure amidst ongoing regional development.
Spartanburg is set to undergo a significant transformation as Spartanburg Water begins a year-long project to replace a main waterline along Union Street. This essential infrastructure upgrade targets the original waterline, which has been in service since 1941, a time when it was first laid to support Camp Croft during World War II.
The waterline replacement project will span nearly four miles, extending from East Henry Street to Keltner Avenue. Spartanburg Water has organized the work to occur in manageable sections of approximately 1,500 feet at a time. As construction progresses, residents and travelers can expect lane closures along Union Street, which will be in effect throughout the entirety of the project, anticipated to last until 2026.
Work crews will carry out their operations between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each day, weather permitting. To ensure safety and minimize disruption, necessary traffic control measures will be implemented during the construction period.
In conjunction with the waterline replacement, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has announced plans to repave the affected corridor once the installation of the new waterline is complete. This repaving effort is expected to provide a smoother driving experience for all road users.
The new waterline is considered a critical investment for the future, as local officials anticipate that it will enhance the reliability of water service for both residents and businesses in the area. The project also comes at a time of increasing economic possibilities, with the recent opening of the multi-use BoxCar Apartments complex near the construction site indicating ongoing development in the region.
Spartanburg Water is overseen by the Commission of Public Works of the City of Spartanburg and provides water services not only to the city but also to parts of Spartanburg County. The utility is responsible for maintaining approximately 3,500 miles of water and sewer infrastructure, making the waterline replacement project a crucial component of their extensive system management.
A third-party contractor, Two Brothers Utilities from Cleveland, N.C., has been engaged to carry out the waterline replacement. Spartanburg Water officials express confidence that the new installation will offer dependable service for many years to come, thus supporting the local community’s growth and development.
This project is bolstered by a grant from the South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program, further demonstrating the state’s commitment to improving water infrastructure in the region. The area impacted by the project includes 20,000 feet of piping, with some sections having been in use for over a century.
Residents and businesses alike are encouraged to stay informed about the project’s progress, including any additional updates regarding lane closures and traffic modifications. As the project unfolds, it promises not only to repair and replace outdated infrastructure but also to stimulate future development and enhance the quality of life for those living and working in Spartanburg.
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Additional Resources
- Fox Carolina: Spartanburg Water to Replace Nearly 4 Miles of Waterline
- Wikipedia: Water Infrastructure
- GSA Business: Year-Long Project to Replace WWII Era Water Lines in Spartanburg
- Google Search: Spartanburg waterline replacement
- Go Upstate: Water Line Work to Keep Lanes Closed on Union Street
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Water Supply
- Fox Carolina: Several Businesses Impacted by Water Line Break in Spartanburg
- Google News: Spartanburg infrastructure projects
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