Construction is in progress to replace waterlines and improve drainage along the South Memorial Avenue corridor. Below is a brief description of the work.
- Watermain replacements are scheduled along South Memorial Avenue between Ario Street and Atlas Street. Additional replacements are scheduled along Ario Street, along the length of Albatross Street and along Atlas Street.
- Cross street storm pipes are scheduled to be replaced at the following intersections along South Memorial Avenue: Albatross Street, Atlas Street, Driftwood Street, Gallery Row, Abalone Street, Bonnett Street and Bittern Street. Additional drainage extensions are proposed to the existing drainage network at Gallery Row through to South Wrightsville Avenue, Albatross Street, Bonnett Street and Bittern Street.
- In the Fall 2025 street resurfacing is proposed along the South Memorial Avenue corridor from Bittern Street to Eighth Street, Ario Street, Albatross Street including the beach access, Atlas Street, Driftwood Drive, Gallery Row, Abalone Street, and Gannett Avenue.
June 12, 2025 Update
- Bonnett Street/South Memorial Avenue Intersection- existing storm pipe replacement and extension has been completed at this location. Stabilization and roadway patching remain to be completed.
- Bittern Street/South Memorial Avenue Intersection- existing storm pipe replacement and extension has been completed at this location. Stabilization and roadway patching remain to be completed. Work in this area will require temporary street closures.
- Abalone Street/South Memorial Avenue Intersection- existing cross-street culvert pipe and inlet box have been replaced. Pavement patching and stabilization remain to be completed.
- South Memorial Avenue spanning from Atlas Street to Ario Street- The existing AC water main testing is currently in progress. Once the new watermain testing is completed, customers will be switched over to the new water main. The service turnover is tentatively scheduled to occur the beginning of the week of June 16th. Door hangers will be placed at each residence to notify them of the temporary service outage when the service turnover occurs. It is anticipated outages will last approximately 30 minutes for each service re-connection.
- Ario Street- The existing AC water main testing is currently in progress. Once the new watermain testing is completed, customers will be switched over to the new water main. The service turnover is tentatively scheduled to occur the beginning of the week of June 16th. Door hangers will be placed at each residence to notify them of the temporary service outage when the service turnover occurs. It is anticipated outages will last approximately 30 minutes for each service re-connection.
- Albatross Street- The existing AC water main is will be replaced along the length of Albatross Street. The installation is expected to occur the week of June 16th, weather permitting. Once the new watermain is installed and operational, customers will be switched over to the new water main. AThe service turnover is tentatively scheduled to occur the beginning of the week of June 16th. Door hangers will be placed at each residence to notify them of the temporary service outage when the service turnover occurs. It is anticipated outages will last approximately 30 minutes for each service re-connection.
- Atlas Street- The existing AC water main replacement is in progress. Once the new watermain is installed and operational, customers will be switched over to the new water main. The service turnover is tentatively scheduled to occur the week of June 16th. Door hangers will be placed at each residence to notify them of the temporary service outage when the service turnover occurs. It is anticipated outages will last approximately 30 minutes for each service re-connection.
- Driftwood Street/South Memorial Avenue Intersection- existing storm pipe replacement and inlet structures have been completed at this location. Stabilization and roadway patching remain to be completed.
- Remaining Storm Drainage Work- Existing storm pipe replacements are scheduled at the intersection of Atlas Street/South Memorial Avenue, at the intersection of Albatross Street/South Memorial Avenue and at the intersection of Gallery Row intersection with South Memorial Avenue extending through to South Wrightsville Avenue. Additional detail will be provided on the schedule in another project update.
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