Work crews are replacing a water main along Kingswood Drive in Granite Shoals, which could resolve ongoing water pressure issues and improve fire protection in the area.
Work began on Thursday, August 15, and is expected to continue through August 23 during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Construction may cause traffic delays and drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible.
The current project spans approximately 0.28 miles from the intersection of Kingswood Drive and Kings Circle Drive to the intersection of Kingswood Drive and Kingdom Drive. The area’s 2-inch water main will be replaced with a 6-inch line and three new fire hydrants will be installed.
Granite Shoals received two bids for the project. Qro-Mex Construction Inc. won with a bid of $89,800 over Atlas Construction Corp.’s bid of $90,962.
Funding for the project will come from the remaining $1.6 million the city has available from its $9.275 million water improvement bond approved in 2020.
According to a city council report, upgrading the pipes in the Kingswood area is a top priority because the pipes in the ground are very old and residents have been suffering from low pressure problems for a “long time”.
“Employees are confident that this upgrade will right-size the utility infrastructure, address pressure issues and provide improved fire protection,” the report said.
