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Tim R. Snoke, Secretary-Treasurer
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD)
The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD)
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As part of a long-term effort to reduce basement backups and sewer overflows, MSD Project Clear is constructing a project to replace approximately 4,000 feet of undersized wastewater sewers. In addition, this project will reduce creek bank erosion and improve water flow by stabilizing approximately 210 feet of a natural creek in the City of Chesterfield.
Watch Project Presentation Public meeting - July 27, 2021
MSD Project Clear is investing approximately $3.9 million to improve wastewater sewers and prevent creek bank erosion in the City of Chesterfield. The goals are to reduce basement backups and sewer overflows, which occur when the sewers become overloaded during intense rainfall, and prevent creek bank erosion by installing rock stabilization to protect some of the nearby private properties from creek erosion.
MSD Project Clear is investing approximately $3.9 million into the sewers in the City of Chesterfield, with this project to alleviate basement backups and clean up our local waterways. The Saylesville (12200) project will increase the size of the wastewater sewers, which will reduce basement backups and prevent sewer overflows in this area.
Additionally, this project was merged with an identified and budgeted stormwater capital improvement project to stabilize some creek bank erosion along Boxford Court, promoting the health of the natural water environment and protecting the nearby private properties from future creek erosion.
The majority of this project will be constructed by digging through the surface, a process known as “open-cut.” The contractor will dig a trench several feet into the ground, remove the old sewer pipe, and replace it with a newer, larger pipe.
This project will be constructed by digging through the surface of the ground in a process known as “open-cut” construction. The pictures below depict what a neighborhood will look like before, during and after a typical open-cut project. In the segments crossing Still House Creek Road, the contractor will use tunneling to avoid major traffic implications. With any type of construction, residents can expect to see and hear heavy equipment during the sewer excavation process.
Traffic and Access: As much of the construction will take place in unpaved areas, MSD anticipates minimal traffic disruptions. Drivers may experience temporary lane closures as construction crosses roadways and will see increased construction traffic. Traffic control will be provided as needed.
The contractor will follow all local ordinances and will notify all properties of any temporary access restrictions. As the majority of construction will take place in backyards, MSD anticipates minimal property access restrictions. The contractor will give all property owners ample notification prior to any access restrictions.
Restoration: After all new sewer pipes are installed, the contractor will restore the construction site according to all MSD and local requirements. This could include sodding any disturbed areas, replacing disturbed pavement, reinstalling fences, etc.
At least one MSD Inspector will be on-site part of the day for every day the contractor is working.
This is the current tentative project schedule. This is subject to change based on a variety of factors, including weather.
This is the current tentative project schedule. This is subject to change based on a variety of factors, including weather.
*Anticipated construction start date is subject to change. MSD will notify residents before beginning construction.
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