Replacing outdated materials will increase water and sewer capacity, Allen Director of Engineering Chris Flanigan said.
The project also includes:
- Removal of dead or overgrown trees between the curb and sidewalk
- Evaluation and repairs of sidewalk and roadway panels
- Installation of new solar power streetlights
- Median landscaping along Bethany Drive
- Addition of a new neighborhood sign at the intersection of Jupiter Road and Bethany Drive
“We’re taking advantage of timing here to implement some neighborhood enhancement projects with this utility project,” Flanigan said. “While we’re already exposing these residents to one contractor, [let’s] go ahead and get it all done at once.”
The cost
The project is funded through 2023 voter-approved bond funds and the Water and Sewer fund, according to city documents.
The city received a bid from J&L Construction for about $4.89 million with a 10% contingency fee, which brings the total project cost to just over $5.23 million, per city documents.
Looking ahead