Current Projects

Invitation to Bid "Lift Station 17 Force Main Replacement" - Click Here

Invitation to Bid "Lift Station No. 26 Pump Improvements" - Click Here

Invitation To Bid "Elevated Storage Tank Altitude Valve" - Click Here

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded the bid for this project to Tank Pro, LLC on July 28, 2022.  The existing Water Tower #1 will have the exterior painted in the same color in accordance with contract specifications.  The project will begin in September, 2022 and last approximately 75 days. All work being performed will be securely contained and non-hazardous to any property or people. The Project Engineer is Digital Engineering who will oversee the contractor during this project. 

Current Status: 

Close out documents for the Water Tower #1 Painting Project were presented at the June 22, 2023 Regular Board Meeting. The project has been completed.

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded this project to DNA Underground in April, 2022.  A Notice to Proceed was issued in June, 2022. This project involves the removal and installation of water mains, service lines, valves, and fire hydrants.  Construction is expected to begin in August, 2022. The project is expected to last approximately 12 months.   Seymour Engineering will be the Project Engineer and oversee the contractor during this project. 

Current status:

            The Water System Improvement Phase III Project is 100% complete. The contractor is working to cut and cap five of the existing lines which were left active. The first one located at Koko Street and Hilo Way was completed on March 26, 2024, and the remaining locations are expected to be completed within the next two weeks. This additional work is being completed as a warranty item.

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded this contract to CB Developers in March, 2022.  This project consists of the replacement and installation of water mains, service lines, valves, and fire hydrants and is expected to last approximately 365 days. Digital Engineering will oversee this contractor during this project.

Current status: 

The Water System Improvement Phase II Project construction was closed out on March 14, 2024 during the last Regular Board Meeting. The project closed $84,990.74 under budget with some engineering invoices remaining.

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded this project to Suncoast Infrastructure in March, 2022.  This project consists of the repairs, replacement and lining of existing sewer mains, services, and manholes in accordance to the project specifications. Seymour Engineering will oversee the contractor for this project.  The project is expected to last 730 calendar days.

Current status: 

The Sewer Improvements Basin 13, 16, & 17 Project is 94% complete. The contractor has again rescheduled lining of the final two 15” lines to April 1, 2024, and April 2, 2024. They have been working to complete an extensive punch list put together by Seymour Engineering and District Management on March 12, 2024. The contractor is installing backfill and topsoil on Pokai Way in preparation for more sodding.

The Lift Station #17 Force Main Project is advertised and bid opening will be April 11, 2024.

The Lift Station #26 Pump Improvements Project is advertised and bid opening will be April 11, 2024.

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded this project to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions in December, 2021 and will take approximately 450 days, with expected completion in Summer 2023.  The project consists of the construction of a 750,000 gallon elevated water tank. This tower will mirror the design and color of the existing Water Tower #1.  The new Water Tower #2 will be located on East Aloha Drive. Digital Engineering is the Project Engineer who will oversee the contractor on this project.

Current status:

The Elevated Water Tank Project was closed out in the March 14, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.

The bid opening for the Altitude Valve Project was held on March 14, 2024. Only one bid was submitted for $314,400.00 which exceeded the engineer’s estimate by an unacceptable amount. Digital Engineering recommends that all bids be rejected, and the project be repackaged and advertised again.

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded the Water Main Replacement Project - Hilo St. in July, 2021 to DNA Underground.  Construction work began in August, 2021 along Hilo St. into Maui Circle, Hilo Way and Lanai St. Contractors began installing new mainline piping underground from Diamondhead Drive East and continue north on Hilo St. Seymour Engineering is the Project Engineer who will oversee the contractor on this project. Expected completion is August, 2022.

Current status: The Southeast Water Main Replacement Project is complete. The contract was completed with a $1,128.00 credit Change Order due to differences in open cut excavation versus directional drilling of the piping and adjustments to quantities. Project was completed within the scheduled time and below budget.

To view a map of the project area click here.

To see the Water System Improvements 5-year Plan Map click here.

To see full image of Sewer Basin Improvements 5yr Plan Map click here

The 5-Year Capital Improvement plan includes: (Link below shows a map of project locations)

• Water Main Improvements Phase I (Southeast - Hilo Street)
• Water System Rehab. Phase I - New Water Tower
• Water System Rehab. Phase II Project
• Water System Rehab. Phase III Project
• Sewer System Improvements Phase I & II - Basins 13,16, & 17
• Hydrant/Fire Flow Improvements
• New Pumps for Lift Stations #16, #19, #28
• Well System Improvements
• Sanitary Sewer Hydraulic Model
• Sewer Cleanout Improvements
• Equipment Replacements

The CCTV / I & I Department was developed to prevent Inflow & Infiltration into the collection system. The Infiltration & Inflow crews survey sewer mains to identify and locate potential problem areas.

Learn more about Inflow & Infiltration and see our action photos!