Westgate Shopping Center Water Main Replacement Project

Please visit the project page on Engage Ann Arbor (EA2) for the latest information and updates.

Project Limits

Entrances to the Westgate Shopping Center off Maple as well as in the parking lot.

Project Manager
Francisca Chan, P.E.
FChan@a2gov.org
734.794.6410 x43701

Timeline

Public Engagement	Design	Construction
Fall 2024	Spring - Fall 2024	Summer 2025

Current Project Engagement Opportunities

A Project overview video (YouTube) is now available.
Two virtual question and answer sessions were held on Sept. 5, 2024.
From Sept. 5-Oct. 3 an online form was available for the public to submit questions and/or concerns about the project. The survey is now closed, but the public can continue to submit questions directly to the project manager via email, FChan@a2gov.org.
Notifications will be sent to the public leading up to construction, which is set to take place in Summer 2025

Why is this project being done?

Due to a history of water main breaks, the existing 8" water main, installed during the 1960's, will be replaced with a new 12" water main, which will also be rerouted further from buildings to improve water flow to surrounding properties.

Work to be done

The work includes replacement of major portions of the existing water main, and in some areas new alignment and tie-ins and transferring service leads to the new water main.

Possible construction impacts

Water interruptions

Generally, water service will be maintained with a few exceptions: (1) planned 6-8 hour interruptions when new mains are tied into existing ones which will be proceeded by notification by orange door hangers 24-hours prior, (2) brief 30 minute interruptions when services lines are transferred to the new main which will be preceded by 12-24 hour notice in person.
Contractor will do their best to not interrupt business operations, however this will be a case-by-case business. Impacted businesses will be contacted by the project team on this issue.

Costs and funding Sources

Ann Arbor water funds