Site work for a water / sewer project in Des Moines, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2024/07/01/see-what-high-dollar-road-construction-projects-des-moines-has-planned-capital-improvements/74125853007/ The city is raising the levee system along the Des Moines River from the confluence of the River Racoon River to Southeast 14th Street. The eight-phase project is part of the city’s flood mitigation program which seeks to mitigate flood risk and meet FEMA accreditation requirements for the downtown levees, according to the city. More:Des Moines looks to cut costs on its $100 million levee improvement project Other improvements in this phase will include modifications to gatewells, structures in drainage pipes along the river that close once water levels rise, which stops water from backflowing into storm drains and flooding downtown; storm sewer replacement; and construction of seepage relief trenches, a shallow trench filled with permeable materials like gravel to redirect groundwater away from an area. -------------------------------------------- Provide materials, equipment, and labor necessary, including excavation with shoring in accordance with Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) Rules and Regulations and OSHA requirements, installation, backfill, compaction, dewatering, testing, surface restoration, cleanup, and miscellaneous associated work, to complete installation of approximately 1,180 feet of 12-inch polyvinyl chloride water main, 847 feet of 8-inch polyvinyl chloride water main, 65 feet of 8-inch ductile iron water main, connections to existing mains, appurtenances, disconnections of mains to be abandoned, and removals of old surface facilities. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT THE BID OPENING BY ELECTRONIC MEETING AND TO LIMIT PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE BID OPENING TO ATTENDANCE BY ELECTRONIC MEANS.