SOUTH TOMS RIVER – SUEZ has announced that they will be investing $1.5 million to provide clean and safe water to the community.
SUEZ will be replacing 1.5 miles of aging water pipes, eight fire hydrants and over 50 individual water service lines in South Toms River.
Starting in late October, the project will consist of enhancing service reliability and water quality to the area and also improving water pressure to help ensure firefighters can do their essential work.
“This project is part of a comprehensive effort to improve service throughout our area by building resilient, sustainable water systems that customers can rely on for many years to come,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations.
Dover Road, Flint Road and Main Street will all be receiving upgraded water pipes from the original ones which were installed in the 1950s. The new pipes will be 6-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch ductile iron pipes.
“We are pleased to serve the local community and will do our best to ensure the project moves along according to schedule. If residents see our crews working in the street, we kindly ask that they stand at least 10 feet away from the work site so that everyone’s health and safety is protected,” Mastrokalos said.
The project is expected to be finished by late December, with a final restoration projected for early spring 2021.
For more information about the project, visit mysuezwater.com.
