In the next few weeks, district customers will notice utility locates and surveying activity taking place on Sombrero St. between Bow Mar Dr. and Sunset Dr. This is in preparation for the upcoming water main replacement project on Sombrero St. This project was originally scheduled for 2025 but was moved up to 2024 to coincide with the Town of Bow Mar’s road paving schedule. Engineering locates and survey activity will continue through the end of January.
Project details and estimated costs are as follows:
Water Main Replacement on Sombrero St. between Sunset Dr. and Bow Mar Dr. (6” cast iron pipe)
There have been three water main failures on this segment of pipe. The proposed type of pipe for replacement is 6-inch C-900 PVC pipe. This project is proposed to be placed in the existing asphalt as to reduce disruption of customer’s private property and landscape.
1,402 feet of 6-inch PVC with associated appurtenances $554,700
Engineering (10%) $55,470
Contingency (15%) $91,530
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST $701,700
The anticipated construction schedule will be distributed once the project preparations are complete and the contract bid has been awarded.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact the district office at info@bowmarwater.org or 303-979-2333.