As part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state, the Camden-based utility said Friday it will replace approximately 10,700 feet of aging water main in Somers Point beginning next week.
The project also includes replacing seven fire hydrants and 100 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 6-inch water lines, installed in the 1950s, with new 8- and 12-inch ductile iron main along the following streets:
- Village Drive from New Road to Lantern Lane
- South Holly Hills Drive from North Village Drive to South Village Drive
- South Village Drive from Village Drive to New Road
- North Village Drive from South Holly Hills Drive to Village Drive
- Violet Lane from West Laurel Drive to Village Drive
This $2.4 million investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community.
Contractor, Pioneer Pipe Contractors Inc. will begin work on or about Oct. 26 and expects to finish by the end of March 2021.
