Water Pipeline Rehabilitation Project - Hammersley Road (Phase 1)

This project was funded by the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Project Description

The proposed resurfacing of Hammersley Road includes the replacement of asphalt pavement, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water pipeline. In addition, the City is proposing to redesign Hammersley Rd (2023: Brookwood to Gilbert & 2024: Gilbert to Beltline) to a 24-ft wide street with 2-way traffic, removing all existing on-street parking and on-street bike lanes, and constructing an 8-10’ off-street, multi-use path (for bikes & pedestrians) on the north-side of Hammersley Rd with curb & gutter and grass terrace (of varying-width) between the path and the street. 

More detailed project specific information can be found here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/projects/hammersley-road-resurfacing      

Concurrently with the City project mentioned above, the Madison Water Utility (MWU) is completing a water pipeline replacement project on Hammersley Rd. Combining these two projects result in cost savings and reduced public disruption. This project was completed September 2023 at an estimated bid cost of $1,000,000.

Water Supply and Water Quality Benefits

The existing pipe in the area is 1950’s cast iron pipe which has had several breaks over its lifetime. Replacing the existing pipe with new ductile iron pipe will minimize future breaks in the area and improve the water quality. This project will be upgrading the size of the main from six inches to twelve inches. This will not only immediately impact the flow observed by households in the area, but it will also increase flow to the hydrants located on the surrounding streets and improve the pumping efficiency of the entire pressure zone. Thanks also to the funding by the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).