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> <br /> June 28, 2 02 <br /> <br /> i <br /> <br /> ~ CONTACT David Starns, Project Manager, 682-8306 <br /> From Publi Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMM DIATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> I <br /> <br /> I <br /> WASTE ATER SYSTEM REPAIRS SCHEDULED THIS SUMMER IN CENTRAL EUGENE <br /> Co struction begins Tuesday, July 2, on a $2.4 million project to repair almost five miles <br /> <br /> ~ miles of de eriorated wastewater lines in central Eugene. <br /> Ov r the next four months, repairs will be made at a number of locations in the area <br /> generally b unded by Monroe Street, Patterson Street, East 11`h Avenue, and West 25`h <br /> Avenue. T e work generally involves inserting liners into underground sewer lines to seal <br /> cracks or o her deficiencies that allow groundwater to enter the wastewater system. Although <br /> much of th work can done without digging up the lines, some excavation is required to <br /> reconnect i dividual properties once the liner is installed or to correct problems that can't be <br /> <br /> j repaired b a liner. <br /> Insi uform Technologies International of California is the general contractor for the <br /> <br /> I <br /> project, wh ch is scheduled to run through October. The project is funded with revenues <br /> collected fr m monthly wastewater user fees. <br /> <br /> i <br /> Re airs will begin on High Street between 18`h and 19`h avenues and then shift to the <br /> <br /> i <br /> area aroun 18`h Avenue and Jefferson Street. Lanes may be closed at times, and there may <br /> be brief co struction-related traffic delays. Motorists are encouraged to call the City of <br /> Eugene's t ffic relief hotline at 984-8484 or check the web at www.ci.eugene.or.us/pw/traffic to <br /> get up-to-d to reports on where work is scheduled. <br /> Pu lic 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 />