Press release:
June 14, 2016
The City of Hendersonville will begin a project for the Glenbrook area subdivision on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. This project will involve Sanitary Sewer Improvements. Below is a detailed timeline of the project and the projected effect on 5th Avenue and Blythe Streets. We understand this project will cause a temporary inconvenience to area motorists and we apologize. We ask that the public be patient with us as we work as quickly as possible to complete these necessary improvements to the sewer system in this area.
Project Name:
Glenbrook Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Project Description:
The purpose of the above referenced project is to abandon a notoriously problematic pump station serving the Glenbrook Subdivision, located in Hendersonville, NC.
The project consists of:
- Installation of approximately 825 l.f. of 8-inch gravity sewer
- Abandonment of the existing pump station
- Repaving Blythe Street from 5th Ave. to Glenbrook Dr.
- Installation of new curb and gutter in the construction area
Successful completion of the project will eliminate an existing pump station the does not conform to current standards. This pump station has a history of frequent clogs, has limited access and lacks a lifting system for removing pumps, creating safety issues. Execution of the project will require the closure of Blythe St., including the intersection of Blythe St. and 5th Ave. Closure of the intersection shall be limited to a maximum of 2 weeks. The remaining portion of Blythe St. shall be closed for a maximum of 80 days.
Project Schedule:
Beginning: June 22, 2016
Duration: 120 days
Duration of the road closure: 80 days
Duration of Impact to 5th Ave: 14 days
Should you have any questions/concerns please fill free to contact:
Alvin Fuller Jr., PE
Utilities Engineer
305 Williams St.
Hendersonville, NC 28972
(828) 233-3207
afuller@hvlnc.gov
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