Bossen Field Area Sewer Rehabilitation Project
ES Project Nos. 809214 and 809207
Project Overview
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (ES), operator of the metro-area wastewater collection and treatment system, plans to remove and replace the aging sanitary sewer pipe in the Bossen Field area of South Minneapolis. This project will be completed in two phases.
Phase 1
In this project, an aging sanitary sewer pipe will be rehabilitated with Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP). The project will follow 58th Street, through Bossen Field Park, and end on 30th Avenue. This phase of the project will include approximately 1,800 feet of CIPP and restoration of seven maintenance holes. You can learn more about CIPP in the “Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining Process” section below.
Aboveground temporary wastewater conveyance pipes will be installed at select locations to ensure there are not disruptions to the sanitary sewer service during construction. You can learn more about this in the “What is a Temporary Conveyance System” section below. The temporary conveyance will be placed on the west side of the park along the trees. Access in and out of the park on the west side will be limited to current paved trails.
Much of the heavy construction will start in the fall of 2025 and finish in the spring. Restoration work will follow in 2026.
Phase 2
Following Phase 1 work, aging sanitary pipe under 29th Avenue South between 53rd and 56th Street East will be removed and replaced. The project will occur within the 29th Avenue right-of-way and consist of road removal; replacement of the ES sewer; replacement of the gas main and City of Minneapolis water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer; and road restoration.
Temporary conveyance pumps and pipes will be set up to transfer wastewater around the construction area. These pipes will be located on the sidewalk on the east side of 29th Avenue between Bossen Field Park and 53rd Street. They will be buried under road crossings. You can learn more about this in the “What is a Temporary Conveyance System” section below.
Project location
- Phase 1 Map (coming soon)
- Phase 2 Map (coming soon)
What to expect
While we do what we can to minimize impacts during construction, some temporary inconveniences may occur as the work takes place. Here is what you can expect:
- Noise, vibration, dust, and odors related to sewer work
- Project equipment staged in Bossen Field Park
- Heavy equipment in the neighborhood including cranes, excavators, and dump trucks
- Temporary road closures. Alley access is expected to be maintained for all residents throughout construction.
- Temporary sidewalk closures
- Tree trimming and removal
- Vegetation disruptions
- Temporary utility disruptions anticipated during weekday business hours. Advance notice will be provided.
- Bossen Field Park will remain open. One baseball field will be closed during the off-season to accommodate the construction staging area .
- Restoration of any disturbed road surface, sidewalk, and landscaping after construction is complete.
Rehabilitation of the sewer pipes and structures will be done by inserting a liner into the existing pipes to form a new pipe or structure. Water is then used to extend and expand the liner, and then hot water or steam is added until the heat-activated resin in the liner hardens and forms a new pipe inside the existing pipe. This process is called Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) and will extend the life of the pipes for several more years.
Crews are installing the CIPP liner into an existing pipe
Aboveground temporary wastewater conveyance pipes are installed to ensure there are not disruptions to the sanitary sewer service during construction. These pipes convey sewer flow around the work site during construction.
Some temporary conveyance pipes may be buried under driveways or roadways to maintain access/minimize disruption. Property owners will be notified in advance if this is necessary. Diesel pumps with noise dampening equipment (low noise) will run 24-hours a day, seven days a week as part of the temporary conveyance system.
Pictured above: example of aboveground temporary wastewater conveyance pipes. Sometimes pipes are buried under intersections and driveways to maintain access during sewer work.
Learn more
Environmental Services has developed short videos to help explain why projects like this are necessary and how we will return the project sites to how they were before or better during the restoration phase.
Operation: Pipe Repair
The sewer pipes right under our feet are an important part of our wastewater infrastructure and need repair. Environmental Services has a strategic plan to fix our pipes to keep the region’s wastewater flowing and neighborhoods safe.
“Operation: Restoration”
Environmental Services is committed to being a good neighbor and restoring our sewer construction sites back to how they were before, or better. We may need to remove or relocate trees and shrubs or wait for the right season to complete work like planting grass, but our on-site staff will be there to help!
“What’s That Smell: Sewer Repair”
We work hard to be good neighbors, including keeping our noise, dust, and… well, smell… to a minimum. But sometimes you might smell something near one of our construction projects, and that’s pretty normal. Be sure to fill your drain pipe with water to keep sewer smells from coming into your house. And contact us if you are ever concerned about a smell.
Project Updates
Phase 2 Project Update - November 20, 2024 (PDF)
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Project Staff
Phase 1 Project Manager: Sadie Wolf, Principal Contract Administrator, Construction Services
Phase 2 Project Manager: Jeffrey Schwarz, Project Manager, Interceptor Engineering
Project Contacts
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