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 Rescheduled
A public information meeting for this project is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Seminole Elementary School, 10950 74th Ave. in Seminole from 6 to 8 p.m.
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 early-December 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
Shannon Ransom
Project Manager
Pinellas County Utilities
(727) 464-6861
sransom@pinellas.gov