Project overview
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (ES), operator of the metro-area wastewater collection and treatment system, is rehabilitating aging and deteriorating sanitary sewer pipes (called interceptors) in the cities of Mound and Spring Park. These improvements will rehabilitate infrastructure, provide capacity for future growth and increase reliability.
The replacement work is complete along Shoreline Drive. Construction began in June 2024 and site cleanup and restoration is anticipated to be completed by April 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. This project will replace the aging and deteriorating sanitary sewer to ensure ongoing service.
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 improves the wastewater system and protects against breaks or leaks that could impact public and environmental health near Lake Minnetonka.
Construction locations and activities
Construction work has focused on two main sites:
- Shoreline Drive and Auditors Road intersection: The pipe in this area was sagging due to poor soil. A new pipe has been installed and the surrounding soil has been 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 has been replaced.
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 at site one, located at the Auditors Road intersection. Shoreline drive is now open. Thank you for your patience.
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.
West Arm Road impacts
Paving, site cleanup, and restoration along West Arm Road will continue throughout November. Local residential access is available. Flaggers may direct traffic at times, and vehicles will need to stop and take turns navigating around construction activity. This work is expected to be substantially completed on schedule by the end of November.
Dakota Rail Regional Trail now open
The Dakota Rail Regional Trail near Seton Channel was paved the week of October 7. The trail is now back open for use. Thank you for your patience during the closure and detour.
Stay up to date
Met Council will alert the community ahead of any upcoming closures or other potential disruptions. To stay up to date on the project, join the email list.
Detours and traffic impacts
Sewer replacement will cause temporary road and trail closures. Please plan ahead for traffic backups and drive safely in the construction area. Business and residential access will be maintained throughout construction.
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