Current Projects

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: 

Close out documents for the Water Tower #1 Painting Project were presented at the June 22, 2023 Regular Board Meeting. Project has been completed.

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 99% complete. The contractor is expected to complete punch list items by December 1, 2023.

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 Closeout Change Order for the Water System Improvement Phase II Project has been submitted for Board approval.  As-build drawings and close out documents have been requested from the contractor with the District holding retainage until items are complete.

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 74% complete. Suncoast Infrastructure has completed 17,500 linear feet of main line to date and the lateral lining contractor has completed 125 sewer services. The main line CIPP is expected to be completed within the next three weeks. The lateral lining is expected to be completed before Christmas. On November 9, 2023, there was an incident involving a loose sewer manhole cover which caused minor damages to a car traveling on Diamondhead Drive East near Oio Street. The contractor is working directly with the owner on this incident. 

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 Summer 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:

Contractors continue working on the punch list for the Elevated Water Tank #2 Project. The north light fixture was removed for repair. The grounding braids are on backorder with an estimated time of arrival of December 6, 2023. CB&I submitted an O&M Manual which is under review. The engineer has requested final numbers from CB&I.

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. Project was completed within the scheduled time and below budget.

To view a map of the project area click here.

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

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

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

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!