Current Projects

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Water Tower #1 Exterior Painting Project

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded the bid for this project to Tank Pro, LLC on July 28, 2022.  The existing Water Tower #1 will have the exterior painted in the same color in accordance with contract specifications.  The project will begin in September, 2022 and last approximately 75 days. All work being performed will be securely contained and non-hazardous to any property or people. The Project Engineer is Digital Engineering who will oversee the contractor during this project. 

Current Status: 

Site cleanup was completed by a sub-contractor on March 1, 2023, for the Water Tower #1 Exterior Painting Project. A paint crew was on site this week touching up the areas that needed to be repaired. A drone flight was performed for inspection and photos are under review by project engineers.

Water System Rehabilitation Phase III Project

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded this project to DNA Underground in April, 2022.  A Notice to Proceed was issued in June, 2022. This project involves the removal and installation of water mains, service lines, valves, and fire hydrants.  Construction is expected to begin in August, 2022. The project is expected to last approximately 12 months.   Seymour Engineering will be the Project Engineer and oversee the contractor during this project. 

Current status: 

The Water System Improvement Phase III Project is approximately 65% complete. All 8” piping is complete, and crews are currently working to install the remaining 6” piping on Ewa Street and Ewa Place. The contractor has begun installing hydrants and tying in services. Pressure testing of completed portions of pipe will begin in the coming weeks. On March 3, 2023, a contractor impacted a water line while excavating on Maui Place.

On March 7, 2023, a contractor impacted a water line while excavating on Lanai Court. Residents who were affected were notified of a Precautionary Boil Water Notice which was lifted today.

Water System Rehabilitation-Phase II Project

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded this contract to CB Developers in March, 2022.  This project consists of the replacement and installation of water mains, service lines, valves, and fire hydrants and is expected to last approximately 365 days. Digital Engineering will oversee this contractor during this project.

Current status

The contractor has been installing hot taps and tie-ins of the new water main piping on Ala Moana, Pine Ridge and Apona for the Water System Improvement Phase II Project and this will continue through this week. The chlorine contractor has started super chlorination of the new piping on Bayou Drive to disinfect, pursuant to MSHD regulations and requirements.

Sewer Improvements Phase I&II-Basins 13,16,17

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded this project to Suncoast Infrastructure in March, 2022.  This project consists of the repairs, replacement and lining of existing sewer mains, services, and manholes in accordance to the project specifications. Seymour Engineering will oversee the contractor for this project.  The project is expected to last 730 calendar days.

Current status

The Sewer Improvements Basins 13, 16 & 17 Project is approximately 38% complete. The contractor has completed the replacement section of sewer piping at Hanalei Circle and has moved to Diamondhead Drive East, just south of Hanalei Circle.  The Contractor’s second crew has just completed the Koloa Ct. replacement section and has moved to Hawi Ct.  The contractor is also replacing several cleanouts with manholes and cured-in place plastic lining (CIPP) will begin once these are complete.   There was a contractor mishap on March 3, 2023 at 792 Hanalei Circle where a sewer line was mistakenly capped off.  District on call-personnel were dispatched promptly and worked tirelessly along with the contractor to correct the situation and restored service at approximately 10:30 p.m. that evening.

Water Main System Rehab. Phase I - New Water Tower

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded this project to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions in December, 2021 and will take approximately 450 days, with expected completion in Spring 2023.  The project consists of the construction of a 750,000 gallon elevated water tank. This tower will mirror the design and color of the existing Water Tower #1.  The new Water Tower #2 will be located on East Aloha Drive. Digital Engineering is the Project Engineer who will oversee the contractor on this project.

Current status:

Painting of the exterior and the District logo on the Elevated Water Tank #2 Project is ongoing.

Water Main Improvements-Ph.I (Southeast Water Main Improvements - Hilo Street)

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded the Water Main Replacement Project - Hilo St. in July, 2021 to DNA Underground.  Construction work began in August, 2021 along Hilo St. into Maui Circle, Hilo Way and Lanai St. Contractors began installing new mainline piping underground from Diamondhead Drive East and continue north on Hilo St. Seymour Engineering is the Project Engineer who will oversee the contractor on this project. Expected completion is August, 2022.

Current status: The Southeast Water Main Replacement Project is complete. The contract was completed with a $1,128.00 credit Change Order due to differences in open cut excavation versus directional drilling of the piping and adjustments to quantities.

To view a map of the project area click here.

 

Water System Improvements Map - Blog#5

To see the Water System Improvements 5-year Plan Map click here.

Sewer Basin Improvement Map - Blog#5

To see full image of Sewer Basin Improvements 5yr Plan Map click here

5 Year Infrastructure Improvements Map

The 5-Year Capital Improvement plan includes: (Link below shows a map of project locations)

  • Water Main Improvements Phase I (Southeast - Hilo Street)
  • Water System Rehab. Phase I - New Water Tower
  • Water System Rehab. Phase II Project
  • Water System Rehab. Phase III Project
  • Sewer System Improvements Phase I & II - Basins 13,16, & 17
  • Hydrant/Fire Flow Improvements
  • New Pumps for Lift Stations #16, #19, #28
  • Well System Improvements
  • Sanitary Sewer Hydraulic Model
  • Sewer Cleanout Improvements
  • Equipment Replacements

I & I CCTV Program

The CCTV / I & I Department was developed to prevent Inflow & Infiltration into the collection system. The Infiltration & Inflow crews survey sewer mains to identify and locate potential problem areas.

Learn more about Inflow & Infiltration and see our action photos!