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> o v <br /> <br /> ~ October 30, 2003 <br /> CONTACT: Rich Heil, Project Manager, 682-8307 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMME IATE RELEASE <br /> Rep it Work Under Way to Correct `Spaghetti Network' of Wastewater Lines <br /> Wor is under way in several Eugene neighborhoods to correct problems associated <br /> with a "spa hetti network" of antiquated, underground sewer lines. <br /> Eug ne Sand & Gravel, under contract to the Eugene Public Works Department, is <br /> installing n w wastewater service lines to properties that currently are connected to the sewer <br /> system by I ng private lines. In many cases, these long lines are made of obsolete materials <br /> such as ter a cotta and rolled tar paper. They also tend to cross other people's property or <br /> j wander thr ugh the public right-of-way, creating maintenance and legal access issues. <br /> i <br /> Abo t 1,300 properties in Eugene are served by these indirect or "spaghetti network" <br /> wastewate lines. The City has developed a program to replace many of these lines over the <br /> next sever I years. This year's project will improve service to approximately 40 properties. <br /> ~ Co struction to re lace substandard wastewater service lines is substantial) com leted <br /> j P Y P <br /> on Blair Str et from Fourth to Fifth avenues, and work is currently under way in the vicinity of <br /> 12th Avenu and High Street. The project will then shift to Hilyard Street between 14th and 20th <br /> avenues fo the six to eight weeks, with final cleanup scheduled in late December. <br /> Th construction includes excavating the street to expose the wastewater system, <br /> j <br /> installing n w sewer lines and fittings, and patching the street when the underground work is <br /> completed. Motorists should watch for flaggers, lane closures and detours in work zones. <br /> For up-to-date information about work in specific areas, call the Eugene traffic relief <br /> hotline at 84-8484, or on the Internet at www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/traffic. <br /> ~J <br /> ubltc Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX: (541) 682-6826 • www.ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />