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ill <br /> i I - ~ ~ ~ ~ <br /> II, July 16, 1998 <br /> i <br /> CONTACT: Rich Heil, Project Manager, 682-5560 <br /> II!i From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> ''I FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> ICI <br /> ~I WASTEWATER LINES TO BE REPAIRED IN SOUTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD <br /> A $924,000 project to repair approximately 2.5 miles of deteriorated wastewater <br /> I, collection pipe in southeast Eugene is scheduled to begin next week. The repairs, which use a <br /> II relatively new technology of inserting plastic liners into existing concrete pipes, will reduce the <br /> amount of groundwater leaking into the aging system. <br /> ~I <br /> ~I The City of Eugene project includes rehabilitating sewer lines and house connections to <br /> approximately 235 properties in the residential area between 25`'' and 30th avenues east of Hilyard <br /> to Baker Street. PEC Inc., of Helena, Montana, is the general contractor for the project, with <br /> excavation being done by H&J Construction of Eugene. <br /> III This year the City has budgeted approximately $4 million to repair and rehabilitate the <br /> 'ii wastewater system in various parts of Eugene. The rehabilitation program is paid for using City <br /> i <br /> funds primarily from monthly sewer user fees. - ' <br /> The company's schedule calls for work to begin the week of July 20 and be completed by <br /> early October. The initial work includes cleaning and inspecting the underground lines, some of <br /> which are more than 50 years old, and locating the points where homes are connected to the <br /> sewer. <br /> (more) <br /> <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />