Project

As part of a long-term effort to reduce basement backups and sewer overflows, MSD Project Clear is replacing approximately 6,200 feet of sewer in the City of Olivette. The Lindley Drive Sanitary Relief project will increase the size of the wastewater sewer which will reduce basement backups and prevent sewer overflows in this area. Construction is scheduled to begin in October of 2020 with anticipated completion in the spring of 2022.

Watch Project Virtual Town Hall - Sept 24, 2020

What work is being done?

• MSD Project Clear is replacing approximately 6,242 feet of wastewater pipe.
• The pipe size will increase to 8 to 21-inches in diameter allowing a larger amount of wastewater to flow through the system.
• This project will eliminate four constructed overflow points where untreated wastewater can spill into local waterways.
• This project will remove one pump station and enable the sewer to flow using gravity rather than a pressurized pipe. This will result in more reliable sewer service for customers in this area.

Why is this project being constructed?

MSD is investing $3.65 million into this neighborhood with this project to alleviate basement backups and clean up our local waterways.

How will it be built?

The majority of this project will take place on private properties. The construction corridor will go through back yards of properties on Stoneleigh Towers, Bon Hills Drive, Hill N Dale Lane, Green Oaks Drive, and Bonhomme Woods Drive. MSD’s contractor will install the pipe by digging through the surface, in a process known as “open-cut”.

To reduce traffic disruptions on other streets, the contractor will tunnel under N. Price Road and Dielman Road.

How will this affect residents?

As with any major construction project, residents in this neighborhood can expect to see heavy construction equipment.

While most of the construction will take place on private properties, residents may experience some disruption to traffic during construction on Bon Price Lane. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times.

When will construction take place?

This is the current tentative project schedule. This is subject to change based on a variety of factors including weather.

• Construction start: October 2020
• Estimated construction completion: April 19, 2022

Previous milestones:

• Second neighborhood public meeting: September 24, 2020
• Project design completed: April 2020
• Easement acquisition completed: March 2020
• First neighborhood public meeting: November 7, 2018
• Bon Hills Subdivision meeting: April 26, 2018

What will it look like when it's done?

After all new sewer pipes are installed, the contractor will restore the construction site according to all District and local requirements. This could include sodding any disturbed areas, replacing disturbed pavement, reinstalling fences, etc.