Cd'A sewer project slated for July

COEUR d'ALENE — The city of Coeur d’Alene plans to replace old sewer and water pipes.

Starting the week of July 10, contractors will begin work on Mullan Avenue from 16th Street to 19th Street to add a new 24-inch sewer pipe to relieve a sewer capacity issue.

Work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with the possibility of some weekend work.

This portion of the project is anticipated to be completed by mid-August.

The second portion of the project, Young Avenue between 17th Street and 19th Street, will include water and sewer work. It is scheduled for completion by Oct. 23.

Larry Parsons, utility project manager for the city's Wastewater Department, said that each year they budget $850,000 for sewer collection system rehabilitation and replacements.

He said they combined the last fiscal year with this year’s budget to fund the project.

LaRiviere LLC was low bidder. The cost of the sewer and water project is $1.1 million. The city budgeted $1.6 million.

During construction, the city requests that affected residents and businesses reduce daytime sewage discharge.

"If necessary, residents are encouraged to pour water down interior floor drains and low/unused plumbing fixtures," a press release said. "This should minimize odors entering into homes and businesses."