Main Street #4 Well Rehabilitation Project
Project Objective
JEA has rehabilitated an existing potable water well located near Klutho Park in a triangle median bordered by West 4th Street and North Pearl Street in the Springfield neighborhood. This well is one of over 141 active wells that are a part of JEA’s regional water supply transmission system. Upgrades at this well will improve our system’s overall water availability, reliability and will continue to provide a robust water supply system throughout JEA’s service territory.
Project Phases
This work will take place in multiple phases. A JEA contractor will begin rehabilitation of the well, followed by a period of evaluation and documentation (you will notice a break in construction activities during this time). In future months we will return to complete rehabilitation to include replacement of the equipment that serves the well. This additional work will not take place during Springfield’s Porchfest (November 9th).
Project Dates
Anticipated Start Date: July 2, 2019* Estimated Completion Date: August 2019*
*Note: These are dates for the first phase of construction. Start and completion dates are highly subject to change.
Construction Area
The well is located in a cinderblock building in the triangle median near Klutho Park between West 4th Street and North Pearl Street. For the safety of the general public, this area will be fenced in for the duration of the project.
Conditions During Construction
Construction activities will take place on JEA’s property and within the City of Jacksonville rights of way, easements and roads. The contractor will close and detour a small portion of the road that connects North Pearl Street and West 4th Street, near the park.
This work will require the use of very large equipment and generators to make upgrades to the well. There will also be trucks entering and exiting the area at different times of day during the project. This work will not impact your JEA electric, water or sewer service.
Flushing and Testing of the Well
JEA will be required to flush water from the well on multiple occasions using above ground piping installed along the border of Klutho Park, and discharging into a storm drain located near the Hogan’s Creek Bridge. This is required for clearing and testing of the well for public use. The flushing and testing process can take anywhere from 2-3 weeks. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
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