Middlesex Water Company Begins $11.2 Million Upgrade to Water Infrastructure in Avenel Section of Woodbridge
July 09 2018 - 9:56AM
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has announced that an $11.2
million project to replace aging water infrastructure is set to
begin in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township, New
Jersey. As part of its 2018 RENEW Program, Middlesex Water
Company intends to replace 4.8 miles of water mains, as well as
service lines, valves and fire hydrants. The work is being
performed to improve fire flows and overall service quality in the
area as the new mains being installed have greater water carrying
capacity.
“RENEW 2018 is part of our overall Water for
Tomorrow® Program which consists of projects designed to strengthen
our water distribution infrastructure for continued service
reliability, resiliency and water quality,” said Dennis Doll
President and Chief Executive Officer. “Water is such a precious
natural resource. Our RENEW 2018 Program will help us better
preserve our water resources by identifying leaks in the project
area. By being proactive and replacing aging infrastructure
on a planned schedule -- there’s less likelihood of future
disruptive and costly emergency repairs down the road,” added
Doll.
While the overall project is expected to take 6
months to complete, individual homes should only be affected for a
few days as crews replace and install the new mains and meter
pits. While the Company makes every effort to minimize the
impact of our work on traffic, residents may observe some traffic
disruption as the roadway is trenched to accommodate the
construction of a new water main. There will also be
excavations when the service lines are connected to the new
mains. This will impact traffic flow, but on a smaller
scale. Affected customers will receive additional details
about the project.
As part of the RENEW Program, MWC will be
installing exterior meter pits at each customer’s premise.
Relocating meters outside of homes to exterior pits is a long term
plan to offer customers greater convenience and safety.
First, exterior meter pits will be installed. Then, during their
eventual scheduled meter testing, Middlesex Water will relocate
each customer's interior meter to the company-owned exterior meter
pit.
Customers affected by RENEW can expect to be
without water service for a period of 2-3 hours as their service is
transferred from the old main to the new main. Middlesex
Water will always strive to reduce the project impact on
residents.
Additional information, Frequently Asked Questions
and Contact Info can be found at
www.waterfortomorrowmwc.com/renew or by calling Middlesex
Water at 800-549-3802. Middlesex Water is funding the project
through low interest loans obtained from the NJ State Revolving
Fund administered by the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank and the New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
The Company determines which water mains are to be
replaced based on historical records. These records include the
size and composition of the existing pipe, the date the pipe was
installed and other relevant operational data. Main
installation will conclude with compaction and temporary pavement
restoration followed by final pavement restoration after the area
has settled.
The program may require that water personnel enter
customers’ homes. Customers are strongly reminded to ask for
credentials from utility personnel prior to allowing them entry
and, for added security, should contact Middlesex Water Company at
800-549-3802 to verify the authenticity of the utility
representative at their door. Customers affected by the RENEW
Program will receive further notice if access to their home is
required.
Media Contact:
Bernadette Sohler, Vice President – Corporate AffairsMiddlesex
Water Company1500 Ronson RoadIselin, NJ 08830(732)
638-7549bsohler@middlesexwater.com
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