Plano council approves over $14 million for sewer line replacement project

An improvement project for Plano’s sewer system is anticipated to get underway soon.

Plano City Council approved nearly $14.4 million to replace portions of a sewer line running parallel to parts of Plano Parkway at the Aug. 26 meeting. The project is expected to begin in September, said Clay Lipscomb, Community Investment Program Engineering Manager.

The overview

The sewer line slated for replacement will start along a stretch parallel to the President George Bush Turnpike access road, 500 feet east of Custer Road, and stop at a segment parallel to Plano Parkway adjacent to Prairie Creek. According to city documents, the funding will replace 2,300 linear feet of sewer line with a 36-inch PVC and a further 4,800 linear feet with 42-inch PVC.

The new PVC will replace sewer lines that are over 40 years old and have insufficient capacity. Lipscomb said the improvements would also mitigate potential surcharge issues, which can lead to odor and maintenance concerns.

“The project is mainly located within easements along private property, making it minimally invasive to citizens and motorists on major roads in the southern part of Plano,” Lipscomb said.

What else?

Funding for the project comes from water and sewer revenue bonds authorized as part of the 2024-25 Community Investment Program.

Construction is expected to last a little over one year and conclude in November 2025, Lipscomb said.