TOMS RIVER – A water main replacement project will take place in Toms River and Berkeley in coming weeks.
Work will be done by the Suez water company beginning April 27 on Kim Lane and Tara Court in Toms River, followed by Grenada Street and Bonaire Drive in Berkeley, according to a company spokeswoman. Work is expected to be done from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The company will also review its replacement program for Harrington Drive in Berkeley in the near future. There are no expectations of service outages.
“Water utilities provide an essential service. Safe drinking water is critical to protecting public health, the environment, and ensuring resiliency, especially during the health crisis,” said Jim Mastrokalos, Director of Operations. “It is vital that we continue these important projects on behalf of our customers.”
The work is to be done within guidelines set by the governor’s Executive Orders on social distancing and essential employees, the company said.
“If you do see us working in the street, we kindly ask that residents stay clear of any worksite by at least 10 feet. Social distancing protects us all,” Mastrokalos said.
These projects are part of a larger program started earlier this year. Suez will replace about 1.5 miles of water main, replace four fire hydrants and add one new fire hydrant for a total of $1.8 million in investments.
The majority of the work, including milling and paving of roads, is expected to be done by summer.
For more information, visit mysuezwater.com, the company’s social media channels or by contacting customer service at 877-565-1456.
