Projects

As part of a long-term effort to reduce basement backups and sewer overflows, MSD Project Clear is designing a project to replace approximately 7,600 feet of undersized wastewater sewers in the City of Maplewood. This project is estimated to begin construction in early 2026.

What is the goal of this project?

MSD Project Clear is investing approximately $28 million to improve the wastewater sewers in the City of Maplewood. The goal is to reduce basement backups and sewer overflows, which occur when the sewers become overloaded during intense rainfall. This project will allow MSD to eliminate 1 constructed overflow point.

Project Facts

Construction is estimated to begin as early as 2026.

MSD Project Clear will replace approximately 7,600 feet of wastewater pipe.

The pipe size will increase to between 8 and 72 inches in diameter, allowing a larger amount of water to flow through the system.

What can residents expect?

Though construction for this project is not estimated to begin until the early 2026, it is important to be prepared for what to expect. While much of the construction will take place in existing easements, MSD may need to obtain new easements from some property owners. Prior to construction, residents whose property will need to be accessed to construct the project will be contacted to obtain the necessary easements or to be notified of work that will take place in existing easements.

What is the timeline?

This is the current tentative project schedule. This is subject to change based on a variety of factors including weather.

• Complete project design: Early 2023
• Easement acquisition completion: 2023 to 2025
• Estimated construction start: Early 2026
• Estimated project duration: 3.5 years