East Isles Sewer Improvements Project

ES Project No. 804125

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Project Update: Updated project information sheet - September 5, 2024 (PDF).  See Project Updates below.

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Project Description

Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (ES), operator of the metro area wastewater collection and treatment system, is replacing and enlarging the aging regional sanitary sewer pipe and structures near Lake of the Isles. Improvements to the regional sanitary sewer system are being completed in coordination with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s (MPRB) planned improvements for The Mall determined as part of a long-term park planning effort completed in 2020. Work will take place in 2024 to minimize impacts to area residents. Improvements to the regional sanitary sewer system along Humboldt Avenue and the City of Minneapolis’ utility work along have been completed.

The Mall (tentatively 2025)

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) decided not to construct the Woonerf in conjunction with our sewer improvements project as they are working through some responses from the neighborhood regarding their master plan for the park. 

We are moving forward with our plans to begin replacing the existing sanitary sewer pipes along The Mall between Bda Maka Ska Parkway and Humboldt Ave with new and larger pipes. We anticipate construction will begin spring 2025 and completed in late summer 2025. Final restoration activities may continue through fall 2026.

Project area maps

The Mall and Woonerf Plaza

Map showing the sanitary sewer pipe along the west bound lanes of The Mall between Bde Maka Ska Parkway East and Humboldt Avenue South. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's Woonerf Plaza is shown on The Mall between Humboldt Avenue South and Hennepin Avenue.
 

Schedule

Construction is anticipated to begin in spring 2025 and major activities will be completed late summer 2025. Final restoration will continue through fall 2026. 

Schedule graphic showing engagement and design will occur from Fall 2023 through spring 2024. Construction will occur fom summer 2024 through winter 2024. Final restoration will continue from spring 2025 through summer 2025.


Project Updates

Project Update - December 20, 2023 (PDF) 212 kB

Project Update - November 3, 2023 (PDF) 421 kB

Project Staff

 

Project Manager: Chad Davison, Principal Engineer, Interceptor Engineering
Council's Authorized Representative: Kim Sanders, Principal Contract Administrator, Construction Services
 

Project Contact

For information, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 612-439-5225  

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