Greenland Southside Integrated Pipe System Water Project
Estimated Dates & Work Schedule
Anticipated End Date: 2026-04-30
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.*
Project Objective
A contractor working for JEA (Garney Construction) is continuing work on the second phase of an overall project to construct a new water transmission pipeline between two major water treatment grids located in JEA’s Duval County service territory. This project will allow JEA the ability to transport excess water supply from the north side of the St. Johns River to the south side of the river to better meet increased potable water demand in the southerly portion of the JEA service area.
Once the new water transmission line is constructed and placed on-line, it will result in a direct offset of water withdrawal from the South Grid. When completed, this project will promote conservation of the Floridian aquifer by lessening JEA's water resource withdrawal demand from its southern raw water well fields.
This phase of the project involves the installation of approximately 41,200 feet of 30-inch ductile iron water main from the JEA electric easement at the end of Validus Drive to the Greenland Water Treatment Plant on Philips Hwy (US 1). Additionally, JEA will install 12,900 feet of 30-inch reclaimed water main to support future development in the area.
Construction Conditions
Construction will occur in City and State rights-of-way and easements, and within the electric transmission line easement(s) located near homes and businesses. For the safety of crews and the general public, temporary road closures and detours will be required while work progresses along the project route. During the course of this work, access to your residences and businesses will be maintained. JEA will send emails to notify residents directly impacted by these temporary road closures and detours in advance.
Project Update - June 2025
The majority of pipe installation in the eTown area is now complete. Over the next few weeks, contractor crews will continue installing a new potable water line and reclaimed water line within the utility easement located behind the Sweetwater by Del Webb community.
While crews will not be working directly inside the community, residents along Honeybee Lane may notice some minor construction-related noise during day-time work hours. This activity will not affect your normal JEA electric, water, or sewer service.
In addition, approximately 500 feet of potable water line will be installed near Apex Trail. This work will complete the pipe installation phase of the project, which is expected to be finished by December 2025.
After Phase 3 construction is completed at the nearby Greenland Water Treatment Facility, the new pipelines will undergo pressure testing and are expected to be placed into service by Summer 2026.
Overall Project Area Progress Map
Planned Water Outages
Some customers may experience minor interruptions to their water service. JEA will notify customers at least 48-hours prior to any planned water outages.
Restoration of the Project Area
Restoration of the project area will begin soon after the project has been completed. Any existing grass, sprinklers, pavement, curb, gutter, driveways and/or sidewalks affected during construction will be returned to its pre-construction condition.
SIPS Pipeline Install in Easement
