Project Overview
This water infrastructure improvement project will benefit OCWA’s existing water consumers as well as projected growth in Central New York. The project includes the survey, design, and construction of a new parallel transmission main, and associated infrastructure components such as valves and air releases. The main will be installed within existing easements and run parallel to the existing line. This project is part of OCWA’s ongoing effort to strengthen and expand the water system. The work will improve system capacity, redundancy, and resiliency, helping ensure reliable service for customers and the region for years to come.
What to Expect
If your property has an easement, or you live adjacent to one, you may observe preliminary work (currently in progress) including:
- Site observation
- Utility marking
- Land surveying and staking
- Soil boring and subsurface investigation
- Archeological surveying (hand digging)
- Brush clearing and temporary access creation (including installation of ground protection matting)
Project Schedule
Design (Section 1a): September 2026 – August 2028
Construction (Section 1a): December 2028 – April 2033
Preliminary Design (Section 1b & 2): September 2026 – August 2028
Final Design (Section 1b & 2): TBD
Construction (Section 1b & 2): TBD
Contact Information
For project specific questions or concerns call (315) 455-7061 ext. 3159 or email projects@ocwa.org.
Recent Project Updates
We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available. The project is currently in the early stages of design. Additional detail will become available once OCWA’s engineers have processed the field information and updated the new pipeline design.
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