9.4.03

Benson main improvement project update

Our contractor, Heitkamp of Watertown, CT, has completed Phases 1 and 2 of the main improvement project in the Benson neighborhood.

Phase 3 began August 18 and barring any unforeseen delays, the project should be completed by October 15.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation of all the fine folks in the Benson area during this project.

Here's the schedule for the remaining construction.

Phase 3 (began August 18)

• 60th St. -- from Maple to Lake Sts.
• 56th St. -- from Maple (NW Radial Hwy.) to Miami Sts.
• 52nd St. -- from Maple (NW Radial Hwy.) to Blondo Sts..
• 58th St. -- from Maple (NW Radial Hwy.) to Miami Sts.
• Maple St. -- from 61st to 52nd Sts.
• Corby St. -- from 60th St. to 56th Sts.
• Miami St. -- from 60th to 56th Sts.

We anticipate crews will work 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Every effort will be made to complete the work quickly and efficiently.

However, there will be service interruptions; some scheduled in advance for short periods while the work is being done. These interruptions will be minimized as much as possible.

If we dig in a yard or remove paving, we will restore the area to its present condition at no cost to the property owner.

We periodically recondition sections of the water system to make sure customers continue to receive an adequate supply of safe drinking water. The mains in the Benson area were installed in the 1920s and 1940s. The improvement project totals approximately $1.8 million.

If you have any questions, please call John Velehradsky, the construction engineer, 504.7904. Click here to e-mail John Velehradsky.

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