Current Projects

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

The Tower#2 Altitude Valve Project bids were opened at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on June 13, 2024.

Project was awarded to DNA Underground on August 26, 2024 for the total contract amount of $212,200.00. Digital Engineering is the project engineer for this contract. 

Current Status:  

The contractor has mobilized to begin prefabrication of fittings and pipe for the Altitude Valve Project. A Notice to Proceed was issued October 3, 2024 on this 90-day project.

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded the Lift Station 17 Force Main Replacement Project to DNA Underground on April 25, 2024.  This project will be around the Diamondhead Drive East (circle) area.  This project is for the installation of approximately 1,400 LF of 8" force main in accordance with the plans & specifications.  The work should begin in June, 2024 and last approximately 60 days with an expected completion in mid-August.  Seymour Engineering will oversee the contractor for this project.

Current Status:

The contractor is working on the punch list items for the Lift Station #17 Force Main Replacement Project which is scheduled to be completed by next week.

The Diamondhead Water & Sewer District Board of Commissioners awarded the Lift Station 26 Pump Improvements Project to Hemphill Construction Company on April 25, 2024.  The work should begin in June, 2024 and last approximately 60 days.  The work includes the removal and installation of two(2) lift station pumps along with all necessary components in accordance with the plans & specifications.  Seymour Engineering will oversee the contractor on this project.

Current Status:

A stop work order for the Lift Station #26 Pump Improvement Project remains in effect. Materials for the project are expected to be shipped from the manufacturer in Sweden on November 25, 2024 with an expected 4-week delivery. The stop work order will be lifted upon confirmation of the arrival of all equipment. The projected completion of this project is 60 calendar days from that date.

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. This project was completed in June, 2023.

A full inspection report of the Tower #1 paint from Southern Corrosion Engineered Tank Care has been forwarded to Legal Counsel. Digital Engineering will begin a scope of work and design plan for bidding a repaint project on Tower #1.

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. The Water System Improvement Phase III Project was completed in May, 2024.

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. The Water System Improvement Phase II Project was completed in April, 2024.

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 will be closed out during tonight’s meeting. A summary change order and final pay app have been submitted to the District closing at $464,175.08 under budget. This project was a $6.2 million rehabilitation and replacement of sewer main piping within sewer basins 13, 16, and 17. 34,030 LF (6.5 miles) of sewer main piping were replaced/relined, 241 sewer service laterals were relined, and 58 manhole structures were lined or replaced.

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.  The Elevated Water Tank Project was completed in April, 2024.

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.   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 Replacement

Click here to see the 5 Year Infrastructure Improvements Map

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!