Doby Creek Wastewater Pipe Project

The construction area will be beside the Doby Creek between Mineral Springs Road and West W.T. Harris Boulevard.

What to Expect:

Clearing – Trees, shrubs, bushes and other vegetation within the construction easement area will be removed. Tree stumps will be removed and holes filled. Debris will be transported off-site. CLTWater is coordinating with an arborist to only remove what is needed to allow excavation of wastewater pipe. When and where possible, trees are preserved.
Pipe delivery and storage – Pipe is delivered and stored within the construction easements along the creek.
Establishing a safe work zone – Fencing will be put in place and pipe will be stabilized to prevent it from moving.
Trench digging
Tunneling under major roads
Placing pipe and backfilling
Underground rock blasting to install the pipe. Residents may hear a warning horn just prior to the blast. The area will be monitored with seismographs to gauge earth vibration levels as required. Blasting is a standard construction procedure and all safety precautions will be taken.
Construction traffic (excavators, dump trucks) along the creek, within the easements or road right-of-way.

The Doby Creek gravity sewer serves residences, businesses, and schools along the I-85 corridor between West Sugar Creek Road and the Mallard Creek Greenway in northeast Charlotte, within City Council District 4.
The area serviced by this gravity sewer line has seen a high rate of infill development and changes in land use related to the redevelopment along the Blue Line Extension.
The gravity sewer is approximately 45 years old and cannot accommodate projected flows within this high growth area.
In order to address capacity concerns, the project includes the replacement of almost three miles of 10-, 12-, and 15-inch diameter gravity sewer.
To design the optimal route for this project, engineers have taken many factors into account including engineering specifications, human and environmental impacts, regulatory requirements, and budget.

Properties directly affected by construction were contacted to discuss easement agreements. Areas near construction will be notified before construction.

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