PWD is replacing sewer infrastructure along 3rd Street in Old City from Chestnut Street to Market Street. The sewer line being replaced was installed in the 1850’s and began to fail in October 2011. During initial repairs, further damage was discovered requiring additional work including the replacement of several sections. This project includes: • Replacement of 1850s sewer on 3rd Street from Market Street to Elbow Lane • Lining of existing sewer on 3rd Street from Elbow Lane to Chestnut Street • Replacement or relocation of PGW and PECO infrastructure

1. 3rd Street Sewer Repair
February 16, 2012 Update
Chestnut Street to Market Street

2. Timeline Of Events
October 2011: Sewer failed under
3rd Street.
October 2011: PWD began work to
repair the broken section of sewer.
During these repairs, two more
broken sections of sewer were
identified.
November 2011: PWD began
excavation to see the extent of the
damage and found that the Sewer
needed full replacement from
Elbow Lane to Market Street.
December 2011: PWD began
working with PECO and PGW to
discuss moving of critical
infrastructure so that repairs can
be made to the broken sewer.

3. Why is this so Challenging?
It’s crowded down there
3rd Street Looking Towards Chestnut Street

4. Excavation
Challenges
Many Utilities
Active infrastructure
Narrow Street
Maintain Local access

5. What Needs to Be Done?
Replacement of 1850s sewer on 3rd Street
from Market Street to Elbow Lane
Lining of existing sewer on 3rd Street from
Elbow Lane to Chestnut Street (cutting
four months from construction schedule).
This section is in good shape

6. To Do This
PGW needs to relocate its 6 inch gas main
located directly above the sewer
PECO needs to maintain existing service
while relocating ducts & cables above new
sewer. Impacted lines feed both
secondary & primary customers in this
area of Old City

7. What Work is PGW
Planning ?
Excavate and install
new pipeline along
east curb
Tie-in/energize new
pipeline at Elbow
Lane and Market
Street
Install customer
laterals /make
service line
connections

8. What Work is PECO Planning?
Build New
Duct Bank
Pull new
cable and
rework
electrical
circuits
Coordinate
customer
outages

9. Construction Sequence
PGW must go first – expected construction
timeline – 6 to 8 weeks
PWD follows – will excavate for sewer while
supporting ductbanks. Excavation, sheeting and
shoring, new sewer construction and existing
sewer relining expected construction timeline – 8
weeks
PECO last– expected construction timeline – 8
weeks – but cannot take place during hot
weather

10. Road Closures
PGW – loss of parking
lane on east side of the
street. No road closures
PWD - will be keeping
one lane of traffic open as
much as possible for local
traffic as it works on the
west side of the street.
Loss of parking lane and
road closure during
daytime construction
PECO – loss of parking
lane to maintain two
lanes of traffic;
occasional loss of one
traffic lane during
manhole reconstruction

11. Property Owner Concerns
Understand property owners/business
concerns
Deliveries and trash pick up
Pedestrian safety
Signage for road closures
Open for business signage
Communications with contractor and PWD

12. Concerns Voiced by Businesses on
December 15, 2011
PWD will reach out to the Parking Authority to see if it is possible to
work with them to eliminate ticketing on the block for the duration of
the work.
Make certain that our contract requires consistent clean up (dust,
materials, etc.)
Investigate making the contract call for 12 hour work days instead of
8 hour work days.
Make certain that proper signage with all business names is posted
at the entrance of the streets alerting customers that these
businesses are open during construction.
Make certain that all deliveries can be made to businesses that need
them with as little hassle as possible during construction.
Look into which properties have vaults in the sidewalk so we are
aware when we are going to be doing any work in the sidewalk for
reconnections.
Work with the properties who have upcoming construction projects
to allow them site access and room to do the work they need to
accomplish.
Work on promotion for the businesses on this Street to let people
know they can still shop, eat, and walk down this block.

13. SIGNAGE/PUBLICITY
Road close during
working hours
Street reopens
nightly and
weekends

15. SIGNAGE For NB traffic-locate
construction signs
PLAN at Chestnut, Walnut
and Locust Streets
For EB traffic-
locate signs at 5th
and Chestnut.

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