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NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TOWNSHIP
COMPREHENSIVE SEWER PROJECT
The Board of Supervisors, in conjunction with NSTMA, have authorized the final phase of the Linden Creek Watershed Sewer System to alleviate the pollution problems in Little Chartiers Creek and to preserve the natural integrity of this high quality trout stream.
Currently, all unsewered areas adjacent to Linden Creek utilize some type of on-lot sewage system( septic tank, leach field / drain field, or sand mound). A high percentage of these on-lot systems are malfunctioning and contributing to the pollution of the Linden Creek watershed. The watershed has an on-lot failure rate of 70-90 percent. The proposed gravity sewers would eliminate the majority of these on-lot septic systems and also be capable of supporting future growth in all areas of the watershed.
NSTMA, with the assistance of the Township, took advantage of low interest rates through the issuance of $ 8,800,000 in revenue bonds to fund the current and future sanitary sewer projects listed below.
CURRENT SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS
n Linnwood Road Sewer Extension Project: The Linnwood Road Sewer Extension Project is located along Linnwood Road from the intersection of Route 519 to the intersection of Christy Road. The service area initially included 20 homes / businesses at an estimated cost of $ 800,000. Construction started in August 2017 and the sewers were completed in December 2017.
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n Christy Road Sewer Extension Project: The Christy Road Sewer Extension Project is located along Christy Road from the intersection of Route 519 to the intersection of Linnwood Road. The service area will initially include 25 homes / businesses at an estimated cost of $ 850,000. Construction started in November 2017 and is scheduled to be completed in June 2018.
FUTURE SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS
n Mansfield Road Sewer Extension Project: The Mansfield Road Sewer Extension Project is located along Brehm and Mansfield Roads from the intersection of Linnwood Road to the intersection of Route 19. The service area will initially serve 55 homes / businesses at an estimated cost of $ 900,000. The design and permitting for this project is complete. Bids will be accepted in July 2018 with construction to start in the Fall of 2018.
n Christy / Linn Road Sewer Extension Project: The Christy / Linnwood Road Sewer Extension Project is located along Christy / Linnwood Road in the upper portions of Christy / Linnwood Roads. The service area will initially include 55 homes / businesses at an estimated cost of $ 1,400,000. The design and permitting for this project is underway with bids to be accepted in August 2018 with construction to start in October 2018.
n Racetrack Road Siphon Upgrade Project: The Racetrack Road Siphon Upgrade Project is located along Racetrack Road. This siphon discharges into the CHJA Interceptor for treatment at the CHJA Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Racetrack Road Siphon Upgrade Project will replace the existing undersized siphon and provide for additional capacity in the service area. The project will serve the entire Racetrack Road Watershed area at an estimated cost of $ 575,000. The design and permitting for this project is currently underway, with construction to start in October 2018.
n 84 Pump Station / Forcemain Sewer Project: The 84 Pump Station and Forcemain Sewer Project is located along Route 136 in the Township. This project will replace the existing sewage treatment plant with a pump station and forcemain. This project will serve the entire 84 Watershed area at an estimated cost of $ 900,000. The design and permitting for this project is currently under way with construction to start in October 2018.
n Route 19 Pump Station Floodwall Project: The Route 19 Pump Station Floodwall project bids were accepted in February 2018. Construction started in June 2018 and will be completed by July 2018. This project, at an estimated cost of $ 80,000, will safeguard the Route 19 pump station against future extreme weather conditions.