AQUA Water Main Replacement on Surrey Lane scheduled

Editor's note: The following is an open letter by Mike Staerk, Superintendent of Construction for AQUA Pennsylvania, Inc.

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As part of our continuing infrastructure improvement program, Aqua Pennsylvania will replace the water main on Surrey Lane between Warminster Road and Village Green Drive in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County.

The new main will increase service reliability and improve firefighting capabilities in the area.  Aqua will have an inspector on the job each day to answer any questions you might have. 

The $235,000 project is scheduled to begin on Feb. 13 and will involve the installation of 1,400 feet of 8-inch ductile iron main. 

The new main will replace the existing 6-inch cast iron main.  We expect the main installation, service transfers, street tie-ins, and final paving restoration to be completed in May 2012.

The work hours will be 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. daily and some Saturdays may be necessary to keep the project on schedule. 

Access will be provided for emergency, mail and trash service.  Residents will have access to their properties.  We ask that you avoid traveling through the construction zone whenever possible.

Temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted in the area of construction.

We will notify 24-hours in advance of a scheduled shutdown.  If an emergency shutdown should occur, we will restore service as soon as possible.

If you have an emergency or concerns, please contact our Customer Service Department or emergency dispatcher at 1-877-987-2782.  You may also contact me at 215-659-2505 ext. 56005.  Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and patience during this construction activity.