Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | View in browser
 The replacement of the oldest water intake at the Evanston Water Utility continues, with work set to begin as early as March 31 and continuing as lake conditions permit, with completion expected by the end of this year. The existing intake, built in 1909, is being replaced by a 60-inch-diameter pipeline that extends into the lake from the water plant.
This new phase of work will mobilize heavy equipment onto the lake, which will be highly visible. Equipment will be active primarily between the lakefront, an offshore mooring point approximately one mile offshore, and a construction yard in Chicago. Marine work includes underwater excavation and the installation of a pipeline and intake structure in the lakebed. Marine vessels will consist of up to six barges and five support boats. Barge-based excavation will continue both nearshore and offshore toward the end of the intake pipeline. Marine work will be contained within a 200-foot-wide corridor surrounded by buoys and silt curtains. All boats and watercraft must stay at least 200 feet away from all marine operations.
This is a 24-hour operation that will occur seven days a week. Night work will be lit for safety and visible from the shore. Work within 1,000 feet of the shore between Memorial Day and Labor Day is permitted only Monday through Friday.
Contractor Information
The contractor for this project is Ballard Marine Construction LLC, located at 727 S. 27th Street, Washougal, WA 98671.
City Monitoring
This project will be monitored by the City’s Capital Planning & Engineering Bureau. For questions or concerns, contact Paul Moyano at 847-448-8217 or pmoyano@cityofevanston.org.
View the construction notice.
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