Middlesex Water Company Breaks Ground on $52 Million Western Transmission Main
May 11 2018 - 10:06AM
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) a provider of water and
wastewater and related services primarily in New Jersey and
Delaware broke ground yesterday on an underground large
diameter water transmission main from the Township of Edison to the
Borough of Metuchen, New Jersey.
The 42-inch diameter main is being installed to provide critical
backup water supply and ensure resiliency in the Company’s water
distribution system. This $52 million project, known as the
Western Transmission Main, will supplement the company’s existing
transmission main which serves a population of approximately
300,000 in eastern Middlesex County, NJ and help mitigate risks
associated with aging infrastructure.
“We’re commencing construction of this supplementary
transmission main along the western portion of our New Jersey
service territory to harden our infrastructure and ensure an
adequate back-up water supply to meet daily basic needs,” said
Dennis Doll, Chairman, CEO and President of Middlesex Water.
“The Western Transmission Main is one of several projects under our
$300 million investment initiative known as Water For Tomorrow®
designed to strengthen water distribution infrastructure and ensure
greater reliability, safety and service quality for current and
future generations of water users,” added Doll.
Under the Western Transmission Main project, 4.5 miles of
ductile iron pipe will be installed from Jersey Avenue in Metuchen
to Cedar Lane in the Township in Edison.
The Company held an official groundbreaking ceremony at its Carl
J. Olsen Water Treatment Plant in Edison to announce the
project. The event included comments from Middlesex Water
President Dennis Doll, MWC Manager of Engineering Brian Carr,
Joseph L. Fiordaliso, President, New Jersey Board of Public
Utilities, Ronald G. Rios, Director, Middlesex County Board of
Chosen Freeholders and Joseph Coyle, President Edison Chamber of
Commerce and concluded with the official groundbreaking.
In his remarks, Joseph L. Fiordaliso, President, BPU commented,
"I commend Middlesex Water for its commitment and hard work towards
the BPU’s shared goals of resiliency and sustainability for our
natural resources and the commitment to a better tomorrow."
Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said: “These
investments lead to increased economic growth and productivity for
our County and its businesses, increased land values and most
importantly improved public and environmental health. In short,
they ensure a higher quality of life for all of Middlesex County. I
thank and congratulate Middlesex Water Company, its administration
and staff on this project and thank them for being a steadfast
partner in helping us keep Middlesex County safe and healthy.”
The Western Transmission Main project will affect the following
streets for a portion of time as pipeline installation
progresses.
In Edison:
- Cedar Lane
- Kilmer Road
- Brunswick Avenue
- Talmadge Road
- National Road
- New Durham Road
- Durham Avenue
In Metuchen:
- Durham Avenue
- Jersey Avenue
The Company is working with two contractors, J. Fletcher Creamer
for work in Metuchen and parts of Edison north of Route 287 and
PACT One, LLC for work in Edison south of Route 287.
Residents that will be significantly affected by this project will
receive individual notification with project details.
Information related to construction status, road closures,
traffic detours and more will be available on the project website
at www.WaterForTomorrowMWC.com Residents with questions
or comments may submit them on the project website or call
800-549-3802.
The Company and its engineers and contractors have been meeting
with officials along the project route to discuss construction
timelines, resident information, road closures, potential detours
and ways to minimize inconvenience to residents during this
project. The entire installation, including complete
restoration of areas disturbed by construction is expected to be
completed by 2020.
About Middlesex WaterOrganized in 1897,
Middlesex Water provides regulated and unregulated water and
wastewater utility services in New Jersey, Delaware and
Pennsylvania through various subsidiary companies.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
including, among others, our long-term strategy and expectations,
the status of our acquisition program, the impact of our
acquisitions, the impact of current and projected rate requests and
the impact of our capital program on our environmental compliance.
There are important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements including: general economic business
conditions, unfavorable weather conditions, the success of certain
cost containment initiatives, changes in regulations or regulatory
treatment, availability and the cost of capital, the success of
growth initiatives and other factors discussed in our filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Media Contact: Corporate Affairs
DepartmentMiddlesex Water Company (732) 638-7549
www.middlesexwater.com
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