Project overview
In 2024, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (ES), operator of the metro-area wastewater collection and treatment system, rehabilitated aging and deteriorating sanitary sewer pipes (called interceptors) in the cities of Mound and Spring Park. These improvements were made to rehabilitate infrastructure, provide capacity for future growth and increase reliability.
The replacement work is complete along Shoreline Drive. Construction began in June 2024 and was largely completed in 2024. Pipe lining will take place in April 2025 with minimal community and traffic impacts. Site cleanup and restoration is anticipated to be completed by June 2025.
The Met Council is committed to supporting clean water and a healthy environment, and maintaining regional sewers is an important part of doing so.
These sewer pipes connect community lines serving homes and businesses in Mound to the regional wastewater system. A routine inspection showed these pipes are in very poor condition and in need of immediate repair. Replacing them improved the wastewater system and will protect against breaks or leaks that could impact public and environmental health near Lake Minnetonka.
Construction locations and activities
Construction work focused on two main sites:
- Shoreline Drive and Auditors Road intersection: The old pipe in this area was sagging due to poor soil. A new pipe was installed in 2024 and the surrounding soil was leveled and strengthened to prevent future issues.
- Shoreline Drive between Chateau Lane and West Arm Road: The entire section of force main in this area was replaced in 2024. Pipe lining and site restoration will occur in spring 2025.
Project schedule
This project began in June 2024 and is estimated to be completed by April 2025, with final restoration in summer 2025.
Site one
The new pipe is installed and operating. No further work is anticipated in 2025.
Site two
The new pipe is installed and operating at site two, located between Chateau Lane and West Arm Road. Ongoing site cleanup and restoration along Shoreline Drive for this Metropolitan Council project should not significantly impact traffic.
Final restoration will continue in spring 2025 with little impact to the public.
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Detours and traffic impacts
No road closures are anticipated in 2025. There may be temporary lane closures during pipe lining and site restoration.
Project Staff
Project Manager: Jeny Baroda, Principal Engineer, Interceptor Engineering
Council's Authorized Representatives:
- Ron Grajczyk, Principal Contract Administrator, Construction Services
- Cori Wallis, Contract Administrator, Construction Services