The City of Harrisburg released some updates on the sinkhole repairs. Included is the timeline provided by the City.
1. Previously announced: Temporary Water Service: Installation, Disinfection, Bacteriological Testing – Anticipated Completion date Tuesday January 8. Existing Sanitation has been televised and is serviceable; residences can be occupied and have gas and electric service.
Update: Completed Wednesday, January 9 after a second Bacteriological test was conducted on the temporary water service as requested by PA DEP.
2. Previously announced: New Water Main and Service Connection, including Installation, Disinfection, and Bacterial Test, was anticipated for completion January 25 to 29, weather permitting.
Update: This phase of the project was completed Tuesday, Jan. 22.
3. Previously announced: Sewer Replacement: Anticipated Completion February, 19 – 26, weather permitting. Street repaired with stone surface open to local traffic.
Update: The contractor began replacing the sanitary sewer line as scheduled on January 22. Completion is anticipated by early March, depending on weather conditions.
4. Previously announced: Street Paving was estimated for completion late March through April, weather permitting
Update: This final phase has not been started. The bituminous concrete batch plants close during the cold weather and usually and do not open outside of the PennDOT paving dates of March 15 through October 15. The paving process cannot be complete at temperatures below 40 degrees F.
1. Previously announced: Temporary Water Service: Installation, Disinfection, Bacteriological Testing – Anticipated Completion date Tuesday January 8. Existing Sanitation has been televised and is serviceable; residences can be occupied and have gas and electric service.
Update: Completed Wednesday, January 9 after a second Bacteriological test was conducted on the temporary water service as requested by PA DEP.
2. Previously announced: New Water Main and Service Connection, including Installation, Disinfection, and Bacterial Test, was anticipated for completion January 25 to 29, weather permitting.
Update: This phase of the project was completed Tuesday, Jan. 22.
3. Previously announced: Sewer Replacement: Anticipated Completion February, 19 – 26, weather permitting. Street repaired with stone surface open to local traffic.
Update: The contractor began replacing the sanitary sewer line as scheduled on January 22. Completion is anticipated by early March, depending on weather conditions.
4. Previously announced: Street Paving was estimated for completion late March through April, weather permitting
Update: This final phase has not been started. The bituminous concrete batch plants close during the cold weather and usually and do not open outside of the PennDOT paving dates of March 15 through October 15. The paving process cannot be complete at temperatures below 40 degrees F.