New Jersey American Water Investing $2.5 Million in New Main Installation
New Jersey American Water is investing approximately $2.5 million to install new water mains within Rumson and under the Shrewsbury River in Rumson and Sea Bright. This project includes the installation of approximately 1,950 feet of 16-inch high-density polyethylene pipe, which will lay about 47 feet under the bottom of the river.
New Jersey American Water is working with Inter-Con Construction and J. F. Kiely Construction of Long Branch, N.J., to complete the direction drilling for installing the new pipe under the river. This new main is replacing the aging prestressed concrete cylinder water main, which was originally installed in the 1950s, in an effort to reduce the risk of failure due to its age and condition. As required by both boroughs, the project is also being coordinated with a new gas distribution main project with New Jersey Natural Gas.
“The new water main is critical and this capital investment will help ensure continued service during severe weather or other significant events,” said George Bauer, New Jersey American Water Superintendent, Coastal Region. “By working closely with the two townships, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corps of Engineers, we are able to complete these significant infrastructure improvements in a timely, efficient manner.”
The project, which began in March, runs along Rumson Road from Waterman Avenue in Rumson to Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright. In addition, 600 feet of main along portions of Lincoln, Packer and Washington Avenues in Rumson will also be replaced. Weather permitting, construction will last a total of about six weeks with all work completed by April 21.
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