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Downtown Century II
Utilities Upgrade Project
Project Information Sheet
Last updated on 2-6-15
Project Areas
This project will upgrade sections of water and wastewater mains in portions
of the downtown area beginning in July 2014 and lasting through fall of 2015.
This work will be completed in two phases. Phase I, which is scheduled for
completion by mid-February 2015, includes the area bordered by W. Jackson
Avenue to the north, S. Central Street to the east, S. Gay Street to the west,
and Clinch Avenue to the south. Phase II, scheduled to begin February 9,
2015, will include the area bordered by Clinch Avenue to the north, S. Central
Street to the east, Maplehurst Court/Front Avenue to the west, and Neyland
Drive to the south. KUB also upgraded natural gas and underground electrical conduits, vaults, and manholes in the area bordered by Central Avenue,
Commerce Avenue, Union Avenue, and State Street downtown.
Project Overview
• Wastewater main upgrades: 11,000 feet (2,000 feet installed in Phase I)
• Precast manholes to be installed: 75 (20 installed in Phase I)
• Water main to be installed: 15,000 feet (5,000 feet installed in Phase I)
• Natural gas main to be installed: 400 feet (completed in Phase I)
• Underground electrical conduit to be installed: 1,000 feet (completed in Phase I)
• Electrical transformer vaults to be installed: 3 (completed in Phase I)
• Electrical manholes to be installed: 3 (completed in Phase I)
Project Details
• Safety of the public and workers during this project is KUB’s highest priority
• Construction methods will include open cut trenching, lining of existing
pipe, and pipe-bursting
• Traffic lane and sidewalk closures will be necessary
• Alternate means of access to businesses, offices and parking will be
provided
• On street parking will be restricted in some areas
• Public should avoid designated work zones and follow posted directions
related to detours
• Efforts will be made to coordinate work around special events and minimize
potential conflicts
• Temporary natural gas and water service interruptions may be necessary in
the State Street area
• 24 hour notice will be given for all planned service outages
• Temporary decreases in water pressure may occur
Project Schedule
• Weekday work hours will be limited to 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Some night and weekend work may be needed in order to meet project
milestone dates
• Phase II construction will begin February 9, 2015 in the vicinity of Clinch
Avenue and progress toward the Tennessee River
• Expected completion of construction in all areas in the fall of 2015 (weather
permitting)
Project Communications
• Project blog - http://downtowncentury2project.blogspot.com - with regular
updates
• Send your e-mail address to blog@kub.org to receive updates
• Project hotline – 558-2330 – After normal business hours, leave a message
for follow-up next business day by a KUB representative
• Updates on www.kub.org (Special Projects Page)
See reverse for project area map.
KUB Project Contacts
Massamba Fall
Customer Support
Office: 558-2126
Cell: 705-3501
Weekdays,
7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ann Keener
Customer Support
Office: 558-2140
Cell: 313-3212
Weekdays,
7 a.m.–4 p.m.
After Hours/Weekends
Main KUB Phone Number:
524-2911
Customer Support Hotline:
558-2330 (Leave recorded message. Responded to by end of
next business day.)
KUB Century II
Program
Century II is
KUB’s longrange program
to improve and
maintain our
utility systems
for our customers. It will help
move KUB into
our second
century of service through sound
planning, resource allocation,
and continued or accelerated
investment. Century II reflects
KUB’s commitment to provide
reliable utility services and meet
customers needs–now and in the
future. Anticipating and addressing needs now provides longterm benefits. Visit www.kub.
org for more details about the
Century II program.
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