KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ) — Preparations for the Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District’s (HOVMSD) Interceptor Rehabilitation Project will take place this winter, while the project will officially kick off in spring of 2024.
This winter, contractors will begin building temporary access points that will enable truck access to HOVMSD’s interceptor pipe in the canal adjacent to the Fox River between Doyle and Heesakker parks in Little Chute.
“This is a complex project that will preserve the integrity of a critical piece of infrastructure for multiple communities,” explained Brian Helminger, Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District Director. “A lot of field review, planning, design and permitting work has taken place so far, along with coordinating with each of our member communities along the way. We’re pleased with the progress so far and look forward to the start of the project.”
During a video inspection conducted several years ago, surface corrosion was discovered in a 5.5-mile concrete pipe that carries wastewater from nearly 60,000 residents to the HOVMSD treatment plant located in Kaukauna along the Fox River.
The pipe was originally installed in 1977. By addressing the corrosion of the pipe now, before more widespread damage occurs, the district will avoid a more costly repair or replacement at a later date and will prolong the useful life of the pipe by an estimated 50 years.
Residents and those recreating on the Fox River are encouraged to watch https://hvmsd.org/ for updates on the project, especially once work is underway.
