About the Project
The City is undertaking the second phase of a project to replace or rehabilitate two of its large diameter water transmission pipelines located underneath South Clinton Avenue in the Town of Brighton, New York. The project limits extend approximately one mile, from Senator Keating Boulevard south to Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road. Construction of the first phase, from Elmwood Avenue to Senator Keating Boulevard, was completed in 2010.
Three water transmission pipelines (conduits) convey treated water from the City’s Hemlock Lake Water Filtration Plant to the City’s Distribution Reservoirs at Highland and Cobb's Hill Parks , a distance of approximately 28 miles. On average, 37 million gallons per day of water is treated at the Filtration Plant and conveyed through the conduits. Only about half of the Hemlock water reaches the city, the other half is consumed by communities along the way.
An engineering study determined that the sections of Conduit 2 and Conduit 3, located along South Clinton Avenue, were most in need of rehabilitation or replacement. Conduit 2, which is a 38-inch diameter riveted steel pipe, was installed in 1894. Conduit 3 was installed between 1916 and 1918 and is a 37-inch diameter Lock-Bar steel pipe. Sections of these pipes were replaced where they cross the Erie Canal and the Interstate 390/590 interchange, when these facilities were constructed.
Preliminary design for this second phase was initiated in November 2011. Design is being performed by the City's engineering consultant, Bergmann Associates of Rochester, New York. The cost of the project is anticipated to be approximately $5 million dollars and is being funded by the City of Rochester.
Project Updates
Test pit excavations will be performed during January 2012. During this time, there may be some temporary lane closures. Two-way traffic will be maintained.
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Project Timeline
- Preliminary design: November 2011 - April 2012
- Final Design: May 2012 - November 2012
- Bid and Award: November 2012 - February 2013
- Construction: March 2013 - November 2013
Questions?
Call City project manager, Pat O'Connor, at (585) 428-7881, or email him.