DISTRIBUTION & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

We work on many projects throughout the year, all geared towards preparing our system to meet development trends and future water demands of Blount County. You will find information on these projects updated here, if you have questions about our projects please call our Customer Service Center, (865) 982-3560.

N CLOVER HILL RIDGE WATER MAIN UPGRADE & PUMP STATION INSTALLATION

Project Location: Starting at the intersection of N Clover Hill Ridge Rd and Highway 411 S., the new line will replace approximately 6,900 feet of existing main line that runs along the road, ending atop the hill across Dotson Memorial Drive.
Project Description: This new 8-inch water main project connects Clover Hill Ridge Road to Dotson Memorial Road for increased hydraulics, along with a new water pump station for additional water pressure for the high elevations on Clover Hill Ridge Road and Dotson Memorial Road. The project will begin at the intersection of North Clover Hill Ridge Road and Highway 411, and extend 6,900 feet to Dotson Memorial Road, connecting to the existing intersections at Clover Hill Ridge Road and Rambling Road. Construction will be self-performed by South Blount employees and began in late October 2020, with completion expected in 2021. South Blount is pleased to announce that this project, along with all other District projects, will be entirely funded with operational reserves.
Project Status: Easements were finalized and purchased last fall. Construction is underway on the new 8" line and new pump house. Construction is moving right along now that we've had some dryer weather. Crews continue to work on the new mainline installation and will begin construction on the pump house in the coming months. Stay tuned for more updates as this project develops.
‍Please review this planning document for proposed roadside construction and easement locations.

RIDGE ROAD, DUNCAN ROAD, & MEMORIAL DRIVE PROJECT

Project Location: The scope of this waterline improvement project includes upgrading existing mainline along three county roads: Ridge Road, from Sam James Road (SW) to Duncan Road (NE), Duncan Road, from Memorial Drive to Fowler Drive, and on Memorial Drive, from Duncan Road to Wilkinson Pike.
Project Description: The water line project will consist of upgrading existing 4-inch water lines to 8-inch water lines that improve fire flows, pressures, and overall system hydraulics. The extent of the water line improvements on Ridge Road includes replacement of approximately 10,900 linear feet of 4-inch water main from Sam James Road (SW) to Duncan Road (NE). On Duncan Road, replacement includes 2,000 linear feet of 4-inch water main from Memorial Drive to Fowler Drive. On Memorial Drive, replacement of 3,660 linear feet of 4-inch water main is estimated from Duncan Road (SW) to Wilkinson Pike (NE).
Project Status: Roadside alignment of the new mainline has been finalized and easements have been determined. SBCUD has partnered with an engineering firm, Cannon & Cannon, Inc. (CCI) for the design of this project and the procurement of easements. Affected property owners should expect a representative (Mr. Doyle Dukes) from CCI to contact in the April – June time frame regarding the procurement of an easement. Stay tuned for more updates as this project develops.

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