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.
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SBCUD IN HOUSE PROJECTS
BROOKFIELD LANE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: South Blount County Utility District will be replacing 900 feet of aging 4" water main on Brookfield Lane. The line will be replaced with a new 4" PVC line. The new line will be installed parallel to the existing line within SBCUD's current easement.
PROJECT STATUS: This project is approximately 80% complete. Changing services over to the new line and yard clean ups are remaining. This project is solely funded with SBCUD operating reserves.
ODELL ROAD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In FY26, SBCUD will be replacing 5500 linear feet of water line on Odell Road that is 50 plus years old.
Zone Meters
Project Description: There are plans to install 6 additional zone meter sites for the East side of the distribution system in FY26. The purpose of the meters is to help monitor conditions in the system. They can help detect water loss and ensure we are aware of main line breaks as soon as possible. We currently have 9 zone meters sites that are operational. These meters are vital to the operation and maintenance of the utility district.
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LOUISVILLE TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT
PROJECT LOCATION: Phase I of this project begins behind Newell on William Blount Drive and follows Big Springs Road to Old Glory and ends at the intersection of W. Hunt Road/Proffitt Springs.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Louisville Transmission water main is perhaps one of the larger water main projects in the history of SBCUD. This 35,000 linear feet project replaces assets that are up to 60 years old and will provide the needed system hydraulics for the future of the county.
PROJECT STATUS: Engineering is 100% complete. This project is expected to bid in FY26. SBCUD will be updating customers as this project progresses.
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LOUISVILLE ARPA FUNDED WATER LINE UPGRADES
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will replace aging infrastructure in the Mentor Rd. and Samples Rd. areas of Louisville.
PROJECT STATUS: The project is approximately 70% complete. The project will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act funding by Blount County.
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As your water service provider, it is our desire to provide abundant, clean water to the growing residential population of our service area and future generations. As part of our ongoing efforts to meet development trends and future water demands of Blount County, SBCUD must replace aging infrastructure with new infrastructure that will meet those demands for future generations.
