New Jersey American Water Invests $3.4 Million in Lakewood Infrastructure
CAMDEN, N.J. – OCT. 27, 2020 – New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 11,000 feet of aging 6-inch water main in Lakewood beginning next week. The project also includes replacing 11 fire hydrants and 178 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging water lines, installed as far back as the 1930’s, with new 8-inch ductile iron main along the following streets:
- 11th Street from Forest Avenue to Princeton Avenue
- 10th Street from Madison Avenue to Lawrence Avenue
- Ninth Street from Madison Avenue to Clifton Avenue
- Seventh Street from Madison Avenue to Lexington Avenue
- Park Avenue from Second Street to Main Street
- Lincoln Street from Martin Luther King Drive to Arlington Avenue
- Maple Avenue from East Seventh Street to Hackett Street
- Cardinal Court entire length
This $3.4 million investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. This improvement is part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.
New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractors, Perna Finnigan Inc. and CRJ Contracting, Inc., will begin work on or about November 2 and expect to finish by the end of January, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some work on Saturday’s may be required to maintain project schedule. Final street restorations will be completed in the spring of 2021.
For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely to occur during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. New Jersey American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites.
The company wants to ask customers to recognize the essential work being done by its employees and contractors and remind them to adhere to social distancing rules for everyone’s safety. If a customer sees a crew performing work in their area, and wishes to ask a question about it, they are encouraged to visit the website or the company’s Facebook or Twitter pages, or call Customer Service at (800) 272-1325.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Erin Banes
External Affairs Specialist
Cell: 856-834-9577
Erin.Banes@amwater.com
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CAMDEN, N.J. – OCT. 27, 2020 – New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 11,000 feet of aging 6-inch water main in Lakewood beginning next week. The project also includes replacing 11 fire hydrants and 178 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging water lines, installed as far back as the 1930’s, with new 8-inch ductile iron main along the following streets:
- 11th Street from Forest Avenue to Princeton Avenue
- 10th Street from Madison Avenue to Lawrence Avenue
- Ninth Street from Madison Avenue to Clifton Avenue
- Seventh Street from Madison Avenue to Lexington Avenue
- Park Avenue from Second Street to Main Street
- Lincoln Street from Martin Luther King Drive to Arlington Avenue
- Maple Avenue from East Seventh Street to Hackett Street
- Cardinal Court entire length
This $3.4 million investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in this community. This improvement is part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.
New Jersey American Water’s local, qualified contractors, Perna Finnigan Inc. and CRJ Contracting, Inc., will begin work on or about November 2 and expect to finish by the end of January, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some work on Saturday’s may be required to maintain project schedule. Final street restorations will be completed in the spring of 2021.
For the public’s and workers’ safety, traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely to occur during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. New Jersey American Water values the safety of its workers and advises drivers and pedestrians to take caution in the vicinity of work sites.
The company wants to ask customers to recognize the essential work being done by its employees and contractors and remind them to adhere to social distancing rules for everyone’s safety. If a customer sees a crew performing work in their area, and wishes to ask a question about it, they are encouraged to visit the website or the company’s Facebook or Twitter pages, or call Customer Service at (800) 272-1325.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to approximately 2.8 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on Twitter and Facebook.
About American Water
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Media Contact:
Erin Banes
External Affairs Specialist
Cell: 856-834-9577
Erin.Banes@amwater.com
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