Water Main Improvements Project

Project Info

The FY19 CIP Water Main Improvements project is part of the Tampa’s Capital Improvement Program and consists of the design and construction of approximately 102,500 linear feet of potable water distribution pipe and appurtenances for various water main replacement projects throughout the central portion of the city’s water service area.

The project is comprised of several non-contiguous segments and will be performed in two phases, each of which contains three project groupings. View segment maps by clicking on it’s name in the phase schedules below.

Frequently Asked Questions

The CITY’s investment in its water delivery infrastructure is key to the delivery of water to its customers for drinking, cooking, cleaning, sanitation, irrigation, recreation, business, industry and fire suppression. The CITY’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) identifies areas where water main upgrades, production plant improvements, major distribution system repairs and expansions are needed. The CIP also provides a timeline to complete needed work and identifies funding to move projects forward.

The FY19 CIP Water Main Replacements project is part of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and consists of the design and construction of approximately 102,500 linear feet of potable water distribution pipe and appurtenances for various non-contiguous water main replacement projects throughout the central portion of the CITY’s water service area.

$25 million has been budgeted for this project.

All project segments are expected to be complete by December 2020.

Construction within each of the three project groups will occur simultaneously.

Construction will take place Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work to occur on an as-needed basis to minimize traffic disruptions.

Construction will take place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., with occasional nighttime work to occur as needed, to minimize traffic disruptions.

Construction activities that require temporary road closures and/or detours will be clearly marked by signage to assist motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists navigate through and around construction zones. In some cases, flagmen will be present to direct traffic. Temporary road closures and detour information will also be posted on the alerts page.

Normal access to properties will be affected as construction progresses along the project segments. Property owners will be notified prior to activities impacting normal access. Construction crews will work to minimize the duration of disruption and will ensure an alternate access route is maintained as necessary.

Interruption of water service may occur but is expected to be minimal and of short duration as services are transferred to the newly installed pipes. Property owners will be notified in advance of all scheduled interruptions of service through door-hanger notifications or other means of communication.

To avoid/minimize impacts to mail delivery and garbage/recycling pick-up, the contractor will work to coordinate with service providers concerning construction activities. Any service interruptions should be reported by contacting the project hotline.

Residents, businesses, property owners and tenants located along active project segments will be notified of upcoming construction activities and associated impacts via door-hanger notifications, mailouts, and/or face-to-face meetings.