53rd Avenue North Force Main Replacement Project
Project ID
005582A
Project Location
53rd Avenue N from Duhme Road to just east of Seminole Boulevard in unincorporated St. Petersburg.
Project Status
Construction: Not started
Public Information Meeting Postponed
The public information meeting for this project scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 School has been canceled as County staff prepares for inclement weather. We will notify impacted residents and post an update here once the meeting is rescheduled.
Project Overview
The existing sanitary sewer force main running below 53rd Avenue N. from Duhme Road to east of Seminole Boulevard is nearing the end of its operational lifespan. This project will use a combination of open trench construction and subsurface directional drilling to replace approximately 2,900 feet of the current 24-inch diameter pipe with 20-inch PVC pipe to increase durability and meet industry standards.
Project Goals
- Replace aging sanitary sewer force main
- Reduce risk of sanitary sewer main breaks and wastewater discharge
- Improve public safety
Project Location
This project is located on 53rd Avenue N from Duhme Road to the east of Seminole Boulevard in unincorporated St. Petersburg.
Project Funding
This project is funded by Pinellas County’s Sewer Renewal and Replacement Fund.
Anticipated Project Timeline
Construction is slated for late October 2024 and is expected to last seven months. On-site construction typically takes place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and occasionally on Saturdays. The construction schedule may vary due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather.
Contact Us
Timothy Calvit
Project Manager
Pinellas County Utilities
(727) 464-3779
tcalvit@pinellas.gov