09 Sep Town of Telluride: Valley Floor Sanitary Sewer Line Rehabilitation Project!
Town of Telluride has begun Valley Floor sanitary sewer line rehabilitation project.
Bike Path closure September 10 – October 10 for sanitary sewer main lining and maintenance
work
A map of the affected area is available at bit.ly/totconstruction.
For more information and updates, visit bit.ly/totsewerlining.
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The Public Works Department will begin rehabilitation work along the Valley Floor sewer line beginning Wednesday, September 10. Work is expected to continue through Friday, October 10.
The project will use a noninvasive process to install a liner inside the existing sewer pipe. The liner will adhere to the pipe, sealing cracks, gaps, and pinhole leaks, and extending the functional life of the line by more than 70 years. The method avoids digging or disturbing sensitive wetlands on the Valley Floor.
“We chose to schedule this work in the fall because the typically drier weather and lower water levels reduce infiltration and impacts from vehicles and equipment on the Valley Floor,” said Public Works Director Kyle Beck. “The scope of work will be similar to last year’s sewer cleaning project, and we are taking steps to minimize disturbance as much as possible.”
The project will require bypass pumps, temporary above-ground piping, equipment, trucks, and
staging of materials on the paved portion of the Valley Floor Bike Path. For public safety, the Bike Path will be closed from September 10 through October 10. Barricades and signage will direct users to the Town’s Engage Telluride page for updates.
During the closure, Public Works crews will also complete crack repair maintenance on the Bike
Path to prepare for a future overlay project. Weekend (including Sunday) work may occur.
Additional impacts may include noise from pumps and the truck used to install and cure the
liner.
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Telluride, image courtesy of Ryan Bonneau for Visit Telluride.
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride’s captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley’s original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land “The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls.”
In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880.
Telluride’s allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames.
Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale.
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