Well 1 Pipeline Pressurization Project

Project Overview
The Well #1 pipeline pressurization project involves the completion of design and construction for the City's Well #1 water main, located on the north side of Shelton. The rehabilitation of Well #1 and pressurizing the associated water main are key updates to the City's potable water system. 

This project will ensure the delivery of safe, clean water from Well #1 to the City's main water system. As Shelton grows, ensuring that our water system can adapt to increased demand will be critical.

The current line is an open-air, gravity-fed water line. By converting to a pressurized line, we'll remove the potential for environmental impacts on our drinking water. Security upgrades to the City's existing water infrastructure will also be implemented.

Project Updates
  • February 12, 2024: Work officially begins today on the Well #1 pipeline pressurization project. This week, crews working for the City will complete some grading work and take down the fencing around the springhouse.
Traffic Impacts
  • Spring Site (Near the intersection of North 13th Street/East K Street): The project contractor will need the inside lane at the intersection of North 13th Street and East K Street to install a new precast valve vault as part of this project. The traffic revision will be installed every morning at 7 a.m., and the contractor will remove the revision at the end of the day while this work is being done. Estimated impact time: 1 week
  • Intersection of North 10th Street and Connection Street: As part of the City's Well 1 pipeline pressurization project, the project contractor will close the intersection of North 10th and Connection Streets. Local access in and out will be available.
  • Intersection of North 12th Street and East E Street: As part of the City's Well 1 pipeline pressurization project, the project contractor will close the intersection of North 12th and East E Streets. Local access in and out will be available.
Project Details
  • Contractor: Rognlin's
  • Engineering Firm: Gray and Osborne
  • Engineer's Estimate: $1.8 - $2 million
Project Timeline
  • September 2023: Design completed
  • November 2023: Project out to bid
  • February 2024: Construction begins
  • June 2024: Expected construction completion
Project Funding
  • $2 million grant from the Department of Commerce, state budget appropriation
Project Documents