Huntington Estates Water System Improvement

The City of Tallahassee is gathering information about a potential water system improvement project for the Huntington Estates neighborhood. The project, if constructed, will include replacing water mains, fire hydrants and service laterals in the areas shown on the back of this letter. These utility improvements are part of the City’s proactive program to replace aging utility infrastructure and provide safe, reliable utility service to customers for many years.

A land surveyor will collect data such as right-of-way and utility easement boundaries; location, size and depth of existing utilities; location of physical improvements within the right-of-way/easements; and topographic information. The survey crews will work within the roadway right-of-way and utility easements during normal working hours. We do not anticipate the surveyor needing to obtain information from residents as they complete their field data collection. The surveyor vehicles will be clearly marked, and personnel are always required to carry proper identification.

No construction activity will be occurring at this time, and residents will be notified prior to the City commencing any construction activity associated with this project. If you have any questions or comments regarding these planned activities, please contact Charles Hargraves with the City’s Underground Utilities and Public Infrastructure Department at 850-891-6135 or Charles.Hargraves@Talgov.com.

1. What is the project’s scope? The Huntington Estates Water Main Replacement Project includes the replacement of existing potable water infrastructure in the Huntington Estates development. The project will replace approximately 9,300 linear feet of existing water main and associated valves, services, meters, fire hydrants and other system components.
2. What are the benefits of this project? This project will replace aging utility infrastructure to reduce service interruptions due to maintenance and repair activities. This will allow the City to continue providing reliable, quality service for residents.
3. Who do I contact if I have questions about this project? Design Project Manager: Charles Hargraves, City of Tallahassee – Water Utilities Engineering, 850-891-6135, Charles.Hargraves@Talgov.com
4. When will the project begin, and how long it will last? The project is currently in the scope development phase and is expected to begin design in June 2021. Design is estimated to take approximately 10 to 12 months.
5. Are road closures expected? During the construction phase, which is anticipated to begin in summer 2022, intermittent lane closures are expected to occur within the work zone.
6. What can be expected in terms of restoration? During construction, work will occur in the road right-of-way/utility easement. All disturbed areas will be restored to their previous condition, including replacement of sod, sidewalk, driveways, etc. where impacted by construction activities.