A defective pipe will be replaced at the residents’ expense near the post office and the Village of Summerhill swimming pool.
The pipe failed last November and created a large sinkhole between Woodridge Drive and the drainage pond.
Crews began replacing the pipe on Monday and repairs are expected to continue through April 23.
Workers inspect the sinkhole before they start repairing the drain pipes. They planned to sleeve a large metal pipe over the damaged pipe.
The The pond’s water level has been deliberately kept low since November so that the pipe will only be further damaged when it can be replaced. A large pump has been run in to prevent the water level from getting too high.
A large portable pump was installed to lower the water level in the retention basin.
Parts of the pipe belong to three units. The portion of the line that lies within the postal facility is the responsibility of the Village Center Community Development District Recreation Amenities Division Fund, the portion under the road is the responsibility of Sumter County, and the portion between the drive and The Pond road Community Development District 3 responsibility. The collapse due to a broken pipe was on CDD 3’s property.
Workers have started moving replacement pipes needed to repair the drainage system in Community Development District 3.
There are 3,762 homes in CDD 3, including in the villages of Polo Ridge, Glenbrook, Belle Aire, and Summerhill. CDD 3 will fund the work with funds raised from residents through their maintenance assessment fees.
Comments are closed.