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Jun 11, 2023

Water Main Replacement To Begin Shortly In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Water mains in the Silverton section of Toms River that are six

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Water mains in the Silverton section of Toms River that are six decades old will be replaced in a project that is anticipated to begin Monday, May 22.

About 3 miles of water mains in Silver Bay are scheduled for replacement under the project, according to a news release from Veolia, the water company.

The work is part of a $3.5 million investment in infrastructure "to enhance water service and fire protection," the news release said.

Jim Mastrokalos, Veolia Mid-State Senior Director of Operations, called it "crucial enhancements to the water infrastructure."

"Replacing this aging water main installed in the early 1960s with new 6- and 8-inch ductile iron pipe will improve service and build a resilient, sustainable water system that the community can rely on for many years to come," he said.

The water main upgrades are scheduled for Aldo Drive, Cattus Street, Cheryl Drive, Longman Street, Maine Street, Maria Drive, Silver Lagoon Drive and Stephan Avenue.

The company also will be replacing individual service lines to about 300 homes with new lines, the news release said.

The work is scheduled from about 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, weather permitting, and there will be intermittent, temporary parking limitations to allow Veolia to complete its work as quickly as possible, Mastrokalos said.

The company said it will notify residents ahead of time on when to expect "brief, short-term interruptions of water service" as the work progresses.

Emergency vehicles will be allowed access during the project. Veolia asks that pedestrians and drivers exercise caution near the work sites during construction.

The project is anticipated to be finished by late August, and that includes milling and paving the roads after work is completed. The final restoration is anticipated by late September.