THE OPPORTUNITY

The Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority (TRMUA) continues to inspect and evaluate their sanitary sewer collection system and has identified a number of locations which are in need of rehabilitation due to their age and/or condition. As a precursor to rehabilitating its vast sanitary sewer infrastructure, the Authority televised and recorded sections of its sewer system where various documented problems had been occurring and then proceeded to prioritized its needs.

THE CHALLENGE

About 25 different locations, throughout the Township of Toms River, were initially identified for needing rehabilitation. The scope of such rehabilitation would vary from sewer main replacement to lateral replacement or relocation. Each scope of work introduced different challenges from deep excavation to maintaining sewage flow, protecting surrounding subsurface utilities, and dealing with significant groundwater concerns due to nearby water bodies. Additionally, the scope of works are located near and within County, State and Township roadways.

THE PS&S SOLUTION

Approximately, 1,000 linear feet of 8-inch and 10-inch diameter sanitary sewer mains will be replaced via open cut excavation. Approximately, 25 locations will call for the reconnection, relocation, or reinstallation of sanitary sewer laterals from sewer main to cleanout. Approximately, 10 locations will call for the replacement of deep vertical stacks which have will be used to limit excavations associated with deep sewer mains surrounded by numerous utilities. PS&S has worked closely with the TRMUA during the design of this project to prepare bid ready construction documents and applicable permits, i.e. NJDEP Treatment Works Approval. The construction began late 2020 and is expected to be completed Summer 2021. PS&S performs full time construction observation and management for this project, which is NJIB funded, and works closely with the TRMUA and contractor to tackle issues that present themselves during construction.