HOUSTON - Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin would like to make Oak Meadows residents aware Houston Public Works began a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project on Monday, April 11th, in the Oak Meadows subdivision. The purpose of the project is to improve flow and maintain community property. A trenchless method will be used to minimize excavation at the construction site. The cost of the project is $500,000 and is funded through the Texas Water Development Board.
The scope of work includes pipe bursting the sanitary sewer lines located in the backyard of homes along Gober Ave., Ruell Ave., Axilda St., and the north side of Loper Ave. Pipe bursting is a trenchless method of replacing buried pipelines (such as sewer, water, or natural gas pipes) without the need for a traditional construction trench. An expanding device called an expander head, which may be either pneumatic or hydraulic is, introduced into the defective pipeline through a launching pit. As it travels through the pipeline toward the receiving pit it breaks the pipe into many small pieces, pushing the pieces into the surrounding soil. New pipe is attached to the back of the expander head, replacing the line immediately.
The project is anticipated to be completed in 4 months, weather permitting. Construction activities are expected to take place Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
As a result of the construction activities on lines located in the street, please be aware of partial lane closures in the areas indicated on the map below. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times.
Residents will have access to driveways and sidewalks at all times and may experience an increase in noise levels due to trucks and equipment in the area. There are no planned utility outages during this project.
For more information, please contact Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin's office at (832) 393-3008 or districte@houstontx.gov.
