Today OCWA – Central New York’s Water Authority — held a press conference to discuss initial field activities related to water infrastructure improvement projects. The projects will benefit OCWA’s existing water consumers as well as projected growth in Central New York.
The Eastern Branch and Clear Water Transmission Main projects are part of OCWA’s ongoing effort to strengthen and expand the water system. Each project includes the survey, design, and construction of a new parallel transmission main, and associated infrastructure components such as valves and air releases. Each main will be installed within existing easements and run parallel to the existing line.
The work will improve system capacity, redundancy, and resiliency, helping ensure reliable service for customers and the region for years to come.
Initial work within the easement will include preliminary site investigation and preparation activities to support the project including surveying and staking, soil boring, and utility marking.
Project schedules, updates, maps, and additional details can be found on OCWA’s website at www.ocwa.org/capital-improvements/.
Property owners who have an existing easement where work will occur or are sufficiently near the work will receive a detailed notification letter from OCWA.
Questions and concerns can be directed to OCWA by email at projects@ocwa.org or by phone at 315-455-7061, Ext. 3159
OCWA Press Conference 9.9.26