Pennsylvania American Water and Brentwood Borough have started a hefty $16 million project to upgrade water lines in Pittsburgh's 29th and 30th Wards. According to company statements, the primary goals for these enhancements center on improving customer reliability, eliminating frequent service disruptions, and bolstering water flow for firefighting capabilities. CBS News Pittsburgh reported the project will unfold on key streets like Minooka Street and Trost Avenue in the 29th Ward, with a substantial $10 million allocation.
The improvements continue in the 30th Ward with a $2.9 million infusion, touching points such as Georgia Avenue and Orchard Place. In comparison, Brentwood Borough will witness $3.2 million going to streets like Van Wyck Avenue and Kestner Avenue. "Providing reliable service to our customers means making continuous investments in our infrastructure," senior manager of operations Dave Rowland emphasized in a statement detailed by WPXI. The task delineated by Rowland asserts that a critical component in their operation is providing service that isn’t faltering.
In a related development, Pennsylvania American Water disclosed the initiation of a $1.1 million endeavor intended to say goodbye to over 4,000 feet of outdated water main in Hanover Township, some dating as far back as 1905. This overhaul reportedly includes replacing a precarious pipe network with new, sturdier eight-inch ductile iron pipe set to secure streets like Oaklawn Avenue and West Newport Street. It doesn’t stop there; the project is set to extend its reach to Marcy Court in Ashley Borough, as reported by the Times Leader.
The work is scheduled from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Residents may experience temporary traffic delays. Service interruptions, discolored water, or water pressure drops could also occur during the upgrades. However, crews are working to minimize disruptions. Pennsylvania American Water expects the central installation, restoration, and repaving to be completed by summer.
