Progress Reports:
Feb . 6,2003
April. 2003

 Please note:
This is an informational website, provided by the Engineering Firm,
Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd., and the contractor, PW Trenchless Construction. Although we strive for accuracy, this is a project very much under constructions with updates when needed to inform residents of the area of any information that comes up. Please check back regularly for more information. Last updated February 12, 2003
Prior to Feb 6, 2003 all work on site was in preparation for the pipe bursting that started the week of Feb. 3, 2003.
As each connection is exposed decisions are made as to the best way to replace the line. Some are short or have bends in them and are sliplined or open cut. Below are a few photos of the last few bursts.

Page two of Feb. 12, progress report
The photo on the right shows the crew preparing for one of the bursts. The tool has been attached to the HDPE pipe.

The photo below shows the HDPE pipe staged alongside the house for the duration of the burst.
The photo above shows the pipe staged under the porch for the duration of the burst.

The photo on the left shows the Backhoe with the Hydraulic winch on the hoe used for the bursting.
The small orange excavator helps keep the tool and the pipe aligned during the burst. This size of excavator fits in even the smallest backyard without doing too much damage.
The couplings used for the service connection have a stainless steel "Sheer" band to provide rigidity.
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