Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Salt Creek 3 Contract 20-161-3S
Project Overview
The Villages of La Grange Park, Brookfield and the Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve local sewer system flows into a series of large diameter pipes owned and maintained by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD). These pipes, known as interceptor sewers, convey regional flows to an MWRD treatment plant. An inspection of the Salt Creek 3 intercepting sewer by the MWRD showed the presence of sewage solids deposits, root intrusions, infiltration, offset joints, broken connections, and concrete erosion. The sewer was constructed back in 1913 and has been in constant service since it went online. In order to restore the hydraulic and structural integrity of this aging sewer, it needs to be rehabilitated. In addition, physical inspections of the manholes revealed cracks and holes in the walls and bases of the manholes. As with the main sewer line, in order to restore the structural integrity of these structures, the manholes need to be rehabilitated as well. The overall project will consist of multiple phases, with a total project duration of up to 2 years to complete the work in all communities.
Current Conditions
Future Improvements
The rehabilitation of 14,000+ linear feet of sewer lines and Manholes from within the Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve and through La Grange Park to Brookfield Illinois.
Project Work Overview
Sewer Relining and Manhole Rehabilitation within Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve and along Northbound Brainard Ave. and Westbound Jackson Ave. from La Grange Park to Brookfield IL. (Roughly 3 miles.)
Type of Work Performed
Sewer manhole inspections by man entry, sewer televising and maintenance repairs. 32 total manhole locations need to be accessed.
Duration
This is a 600 Calendar Day project, approximately 2 years.
Schedule/Phasing
The work will be performed in phases starting from the East and working West. To Access the sewer within the Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve, we will need to install temporary access roads.
Work Time
7AM to 5PM daily work duration with option to work Saturdays if possible.
Phasing & Traffic Control Overview
The MWRD has provided an extensive traffic control plan for the entirety of the project.
Phase I Cleaning/Televising: We will set up daily temporary lane closure for intermittent operations. Most of the inspection locations we will only need to close the lane during work hours.
*What to Expect – Traffic Delays with lane re-direction on Northbound Brainard Ave. and Eastbound Jackson Ave. during the hours of 7AM to 5PM Monday thru Friday, (Saturday work determined by necessity) duration is anticipated to take 2-3 months for Cleaning and 30 days for Televising.
Phase II Sewer Rehabilitation: This will be a small daily lane closure needed for access to all sewer to rehabilitate them.
*What to Expect – Traffic Delays with lane re-direction on Northbound Brainard Ave. and Eastbound Jackson Ave. during the hours of 7AM to 5PM Monday thru Friday, (Saturday work determined by necessity) duration is anticipated to take 1-2 months.
Phase III Manhole Rehabilitation: This will be a small daily lane closure needed for access to all 18 manholes to rehabilitate them.
*What to Expect – Traffic Delays with lane re-direction on Northbound Brainard Ave. and Eastbound Jackson Ave. during the hours of 7AM to 5PM Monday thru Friday, (Saturday work determined by necessity) duration is anticipated to take 1-2 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my utilities (i.e. Water, Sewer or Electric) be affected?
No there will not be any limiting of Water, Sewer or Electric usage.
Will there be traffic impacts?
Occasionally on Northbound Brainard Avenue and Eastbound Jackson Avenue there will be temporary daytime lane closures for a period of up to 3 months.
How long will this project take?
The scheduled duration of the project is 600 calendar days or 2 years.
What contractors can you expect to see on our job site?
Airy’s Inc. (Excavation & Structure Work) – MCSP (Manhole Rehab) – J&J Underground (Cleaning & Televising) – Pullman (Structural Rehab)
What is the purpose of this project?
To rehabilitate 14,000 feet of 36 & 60 inch, 100-year-old combination (sanitary and storm) sewer lines as preventative maintenance.
What if I notice an odd smell on our home?
Odors typically enter via a trap that is void of water or a plumbing defect. Please fill all drains, especially those that don’t get used often, with a bucket of water. This will fill the trap and prevent odor from entering your home.
On rare occasions during our installation process for cured-in-place pipe, a distinctive resin-like odor may be detected. This odor is noticeable even at very low levels. The odor will dissipate with exposure to fresh air and there are no residual effects.
Inliner Solutions, a PURIS Company, has over 25 years experience in the rehabilitation industry and has grown through a series of mergers and acquisitions to become one of the largest privately held wastewater infrastructure renewal construction companies in North America. As an established leader in the infrastructure renewal industry with 18 offices and more than 650 employees, Inliner has the financial strength, industry expertise, staff leadership, and technical capabilities to meet nationwide demand.