Work began in September of 2020 for one of the largest infrastructure improvement projects in the Town’s history. A 2.1-mile span of water main that runs under Poplar Avenue is being replaced and the project is estimated to be completed later this year.
“As of today, we have completed seven of the twelve phases of the project,” said Town Engineer Dale Perryman. “The project is about a month behind our original schedule due to weather delays, but we still expect to finish either late summer or early fall of 2022.”
At the end of November, the project statistics include the installation of:
- 5,200 feet of watermain
- 18 fire hydrants
- 1,400 feet of water service
- 2,500 tons of sand
In 2022, some of the more challenging areas will be encountered including the intersections of Poplar Avenue and Highway 72 as well as Poplar Avenue and Byhalia Road. Detour routes will be posted for these intersections when it is time to work in these areas.
“Currently the project is still within the budgeted amount for the phases completed. We would like to thank all the residents for being patient with the Town as the work progresses down Poplar Avenue. The contractor and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has been great to work with during the construction of this project,” said Perryman.
For questions about the Poplar Waterline Project, contact Dale Perryman at dperryman@colliervilletn.gov or 901-457-2300. Additionally, project information and updates can be found at colliervilletn.gov/poplarwaterline.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
Summer – Fall 2020
Eastley Street to Fletcher Street - COMPLETED
Fletcher Road to Mt. Pleasant Road - COMPLETED
Winter - Spring 2021
Mt. Pleasant Road to Main Street - COMPLETED
Main Street to Walnut Street - COMPLETED
Summer – Fall 2021
Walnut Street to Peterson Lake Road - COMPLETED
Peterson Lake Road – intersection - COMPLETED
Peterson Lake Road to Cooper Street - COMPLETED
Cooper Street to Maynard Way - 100 Days
Winter – Spring 2022
Maynard Way to U.S. 72 - 75 Days
U.S. 72 to Old Byhalia Road - 45 Days
Summer 2022
Old Byhalia Road to Byhalia Road - 60 Days
Byhalia Road to End of Project - 25 Days
Total: 635 Construction Days
