Blasting begins on $61.5-million Charlottesville raw water pipeline project
(UI) — Construction crews will conduct controlled blasting this week as work continues on Charlottesville, Virginia's $61.5 million raw water pipeline replacement project, a major infrastructure upgrade designed to modernize the city's water transmission system.
According to Augusta Free Press, the blasting will clear the way for installation of a new 36-inch raw water pipeline connecting the Ragged Mountain Reservoir to the Observatory Water Treatment Plant. The new pipeline will replace two existing 18-inch transmission lines that have been in service for 70 to more than 100 years.
The project also will connect with the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir-to-Ragged Mountain Reservoir Raw Water Pipeline Project, strengthening the region's raw water transmission network. Route planning was completed in 2021, easement acquisition concluded in 2024, and Thalle Construction was awarded the construction contract later that year, Augusta Free Press reported.
Officials said temporary trail closures will occur during blasting operations, which are expected to produce localized noise and ground vibrations. The project is part of a broader effort to improve the long-term reliability and capacity of the region's drinking water infrastructure.
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