The main line of water main is now complete! The contractor has begun installing fire hydrants. There are 12 new fire hydrants going in. Once the new water main is connected and in use, the old hydrants will be removed.
The contractor plans to test and clean the water main beginning next week. A pressure test is when the newly installed water main is filled with water to a pressure of 150 psi (pounds per square inch). The water main needs to hold that pressure for 2 hours. If the pressure were to drop, that could signal a leak. Leaks are nothing to worry about in this stage because the water main has not been connected yet, so they're easy to fix. After the pressure test, a water main is chlorinated to get it nice and clean. Then it is tested (to make sure there's not chlorine remaining in the system), and flushed numerous times. Once the main has been tested and chlorinated, services will begin to be installed. These will involve a shut-off to each house for a short amount of time. Everyone will be notified when this will happen. Once that is complete, the water main will get connected at all ends to complete the loop.
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A Construction Update for the improvements through the Swainwood Area, including Swainwood Drive, Alvin Court and Buttonwood Lane, all in the Village of Glenview, Illinois.
Welcome!
Welcome to the Village of Glenview Swainwood Road Improvement Project's very own blog. I'll be updating this site regularly with construction news and pictures.
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Project Manager
Scott Huebner
Engineering Project Manager
Village of Glenview
Capital Projects Department
1370 Shermer Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-5644
Engineering Project Manager
Village of Glenview
Capital Projects Department
1370 Shermer Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 486-5644
Resident Engineer
- Steve Naber, P.E.
- Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
1788 Sycamore Road
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
Phone: 815-459-1260
snaber@baxterwoodman.com
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Disclaimer
The information contained on this website is for the use of providing periodic updates and information on the Village's Road Improvements Project to citizens, officials and others. It is not an official record, reporting or decision-making chronicle of the project. This site is not updated on a daily basis. The construction schedule is subject to change due to weather, equipment breakdowns, or other unforeseen circumstances. The construction Contractor is a separate company from the Baxter & Woodman, Inc. Baxter & Woodman, Inc. is not responsible for the construction Contractor’s construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures, time of performance, compliance with the Laws and Regulations, or safety precautions and programs in connection with the Project. Please contact the Project Manager, Scott Huebner, at: (847) 486-5644 to confirm the latest information on the project.