CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, along with the city of Cahokia Heights and other officials, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony. A construction contract for Sanitary Sewer Trunkline Rehabilitation was awarded to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC, of Chesterfield, Missouri, February 9 for $4,628,116.00. The project involves a process called cured-in-place pipe liner technology — essentially creating a pipe within a pipe to address critical pipe deficiencies such as cracks or breaks in the trunkline.
This work will restore structural stability and ensure the long-term reliability of the wastewater transportation system in the city. The project will focus on a critical portion of the sanitary sewer infrastructure which carries all wastewater from any flushed toilet, sink, or bathtub drain from near the intersection of Jerome and Mousette lanes south to the Levin Drive Pump Station where it’s pumped to the American Bottoms Wastewater Treatment Plant in Sauget, Illinois, for processing. Construction is scheduled for completion in spring 2025. “As mayor, I’m proud to announce a significant project aimed at replacing a critical portion of our city’s sanitary sewer infrastructure.
This investment underscores our commitment to ensuring the reliability and safety of essential services for our residents. By addressing this vital component of our infrastructure, we are taking proactive steps to enhance public health, protect our environment, and lay the groundwork for sustained community growth and prosperity. I commend the collaborative efforts of all involved and look forward to the positive impact this project will have on our city.” Mayor McCall would like to extend a special thanks to the following federal, state, county, and local elected officials: US Senator Dick Durbin; US Senator Tammy Duckworth; US Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski; Debra Shore, U.S. EPA Region 5 administrator; Col. Andy Pannier, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker; Illinois EPA Director Mr. John Kim; Illinois State Senator Christopher Belt; Illinois State Representative Jay Hoffman; County Board Chairman Mark Kern; and LaToya Greenwood, Former State Representative.
