The Maben Canal Phase IV Improvement Project includes the encasement of open portions of an existing canal and the enlargement of an existing siphon. The canal is located on the backside of private properties with difficult access for maintenance.  The current section of the canal is undersized and does not meet downstream demands.  A mortarium on new services is currently in effect.  Roughly 600 feet of open canal will be converted into an 18-inch diameter, buried pipe and a 470-foot long, 12-inch diameter siphon (pipe) will be replaced with a 24-inch PVC pipe to realize the required flow capacity.  A control valve and flow-measuring flume will be added at the end of the project to provide control and measurement of flow. The project will provide uninterrupted service and will lift the moratorium to allow water service for new customers.

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION:

Construction of the  Project will start at the beginning of December 2024.  Installation of the pipe  should be completed by December 20, 2024.  Miscellaneous work is expected to be completed in January 2025, with final clean up the first week of February 2025.

November 15, 2024 - Construction notification letter to affected property owners

Maben canal through private property (beginning of project location)

Canal along back of properties

Low point of existing 12” siphon (to be replaced with 24”)

Additional downstream canal to be encased in 18” pipe