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Freya Street Water Main Replacement (21st to 13th)

Project Number: 2024070

Status: Construction

Overview

This project replaces approximately 3,050 feet of 8-inch cast iron water main with a 12-inch ductile iron main along Freya Street from 21st Avenue to 13th Avenue. Work also includes roadway repairs, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and coordination with utilities to minimize service disruptions. Weekly meetings will be held in the parking lot at Lincoln Heights Elementary School, 3322 E. 22nd Ave., starting Wednesday July 30, at 8:00 a.m.

Locations

Freya Street between 21st and 13th Avenue

Project Timeline

• Design: Complete
• Construction Start: July 21, 2025
• Estimated Completion: Late October 2025

Key Objectives

• Water Main Replacement: Replace aging cast iron lines (1940s–1960s) to reduce break risk and improve reliability.
• Roadway Repairs: Reconstruct curbs, ADA ramps, driveways, and sidewalks where utility work occurs.
• Utility Coordination: Coordinate with Avista, STA, Spokane Schools, and others to avoid conflicts.

Project Scope

The main activities within this project include:

• 3,050 Feet of 12-inch Main: Replaces the existing 8-inch cast iron.
• Full Roadway Replacement: Where utility work requires.
• Traffic Detours: Accommodate bus routes and school access.

Excluded:

• No transmission, sewer, or storm main replacements.
• No full road-width replacement for the entire project length—only where needed.

Funding

• Project Cost: $1,659,742.70
• Sources: Utility rates

Community Impact

Enhanced water system reliability and fewer service disruptions. Traffic detours and closures will be planned, but local access and emergency routes will be maintained.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

SEPA compliance required; no major environmental/cultural concerns anticipated.

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