GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
Q: What is the purpose of this project?
A: The purpose of this project is to install local collector sewer (ranging in size from 8-inch to 18-inch) on Bering Drive, divert sanitary flows with 30-inch to 48-inch gravity sewer on San Felipe Drive and Fountain View Drive, and decommission two Lift Stations.
Q What is going to be replaced/installed in this project?
A: The scope of this project provides the following: Construction of diversion gravity sanitary sewers and manholes within right-of-way. Restoration of pavement and sidewalk. Abandonment of sanitary sewer, including the demolition of Bering and San Felipe Lift Stations.
Q How long is this project going to take to complete?
A: Approximately 22 months (675 calendar days). Work is scheduled to begin work to begin in mid-January 2021 and is anticipated to be completed in Fall 2022. The project schedule depends upon weather conditions.
SIDEWALKS, TREES & LIGHTING
Q Will there be Street Light Poles installed?
A No.
Q What trees are being removed?
A: Trees to be removed are identified on the Tree Preservation Plan. Diseased or dying trees will be removed. Six trees will be removed in this project. The City of Houston has identified trees that can be preserved during construction on a case-by-case basis.
Q: Why have various markers and protective barriers been placed around trees, etc.?
A: Both the City of Houston and the contractor are taking precaution to protect existing trees and property as best as they can. Additional right-of-way markers may be placed along the curb and sidewalk/driveway area, and removal of these causes added delays and expense. Please do not remove these markers or any protective precautions that have been provided to the adjacent property.
CONSTRUCTION
Q At some point, will my utilities be affected?
A No.
Q Will this project cause traffic/mobility issues (lane closures, increase of trucks in the area, etc.)?
A: This is trenchless construction. May need one lane closure at shaft locations. Attached are the traffic control plans.
Q Are they going to dig up the front area or just the street?
A: Both. While protecting existing trees, the project will involve removing and replacing limited portions of pavement and sidewalks. No work is planned on individual (private) property.
Q: What is being done to verify underground work is properly connected as there are concerns about drainage?
A: The City’s inspection team ensures the project is built to the design standards and meets all City codes and requirements.
Q: At some point, will I have issues accessing my driveway?
A: Individual driveways may be impacted for several days during the construction process. Once construction begins on a street the Contractor will give notice 72 hours in advance if they need to work on a specific driveway
CONTACT INFORMATION
NON-EMERGENCY NEEDS
Dial 311 - Mention to the operator the following 3 things along with your issue:
- Project number: R-000536-0026-4
- Abandonment of Bering and San Felipe Lift Stations
- Refer the questions/comments to Capital Projects
EMERGENCY NEEDS
Contact Contractor or the 24-hour contact provided by the contractor.
Contractor
Harper Brothers Construction LLC
Corey Garnett, Contractor Project Manager 713.208.3574 Chago Juarez, Superintendent 832.457.9033 Richard Lively, General Foreman 210.551.9780
Houston Public Works
Raghad Alhajj, Project Manager 832.395.2449
HELPFUL LINKS
PROJECT SPECIFIC CONCERNS
Buildforward@houstontx.gov
GENERAL CONCERNS
3-1-1 or 713.837.0311
www.houston311.org
