Site work for a water / sewer project in Newark, Delaware. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Newark Reservoir has been in use since 2008 and there are upgrades and changes necessary to continue operations. Among the work contemplated for this project include: Rehabilitation of the 'moat' area that surrounds the reservoir and moves water from the Tower to the wetlands bench on the north end of the reservoir. This includes replacing rock protection and pest deterrents that have degraded over the years. Replacement of the wetland bench on the north end to restore and enhance the filtering capabilities. The original design for the reservoir called for a concrete liner or armor on the interior of the reservoir. This was omitted during the construction phase of the project. In times of drought, if the reservoir was to be used below the existing armor, special considerations would need to be followed during refill in order to keep the liner intact. This project would evaluate alternatives for placing the armor. Many recreational uses and operational needs have been realized at the reservoir property since it's opening and this has changed the vegetative and facility needs, this project would allow us to do a comprehensive review for possible future uses. As of October 29, 2024, this project is included in the City of Newark's FY 2025-2029 CIP. Information regarding a design firm and the general contractor selection timeline has not been disclosed. A firm construction timeline has not been released. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.