Which Drought Pipeline Project Do You Want to Learn More About
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News and Updates
Current Status (as of 5/19/23)
Signing the Final Piece of Pipe
Project 1 News
The Drought Pipeline is now in service and currently operating to mitigate drought conditions on the Colorado River.
20th Street and Orangewood Avenue
Work on the spillway at 20th Street and Orangewood Avenue is finished. Plants have been placed and the concrete apron has been rebuilt.
Myrtle Wash Art Wall
Work on the pedestrian trail in Myrtle Wash (20th Street and Northview Avenue) and an adjacent wall has begun. The new wall, featuring elements designed by Phoenix-based artist Mary Shindell, will replace one that was removed during Drought Pipeline construction.
While this work takes palce, the trail
beneath State Route 51 will be restricted, but pedestrian access will be maintained.
Art Wall at 24th Street Water Treatment Plant
The 24th Street Water Treatment Plant at Maryland Avenue is also getting a new wall along its perimeter, both to secure the facility and to enhance the appearance of necessary infrastructure.
Phoenix Mountains Preserve
The Dreamy Draw Bike Path, Perl Charles Memorial Trail (#1A) and Dreamy Draw Pleasant Tunnel are
now open. Minor pipeline and landscaping work will continue within Dreamy Draw Recreation Area after the bike path is open.
The City of Phoenix Parks' restoration of Dreamy Draw Recreation Area is scheduled to be completed this fall, at which time water services for park users will also become available.
Information on the Dreamy Draw Recreation area project can be found at: https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/trails/projects#dreamy
Project 2 News
Construction personnel from Drought Pipeline contractors Kiewit Corporation and Garney Construction spent time with students April 28 at Mercury Mine Elementary.
Workers talked about the education and training they needed and the equipment they use, and explained some of the techniques they used on the Drought Pipeline Project specifically.
Phoenix Mountains Preserve
See the above information regarding access and work being perfromed in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve.
See the project 2 section for more details.
We Welcome Questions and Comments!
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Project Overview
The Drought Pipeline Project is essential to the economic health and vitality of Phoenix. This project will ensure all residents have access to safe, reliable, clean drinking water during future times of shortage on the Colorado River.
As part of this project, the city will update and replace existing infrastructure and install new infrastructure needed to serve all customers, no matter where they live or work in the city's service territory. Learn more about why this project is needed.
Which Drought Pipeline Project Do You Want to Learn More About
In the map below, select the project bounded by the red box that you are interested to learn more.
