Extended Work Hours to Begin Monday, March 11
March 3, 2024 - The public is advised that beginning March 11 through April 7, the Jim Miller Pump Station construction crews will begin working extended hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., two hours later than regular operating hours. Extended work hours are needed to allow for necessary valve replacements near the north side of the construction site during a shutdown period of the pump station. DWU customers will not experience any interruption to their water services related to these construction activities.
During this time, residents may notice regular construction noise, back-up alarms from vehicles and lights at the construction site if work goes past sunset. No road closures are expected at this time, but residents may occasionally see flagging personnel near Showbend Lane escorting crew vehicles to the construction site.
Stay up to date on the latest Jim Miller Pump Station improvements and activities by regularly visiting our project website or following our social media platforms.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience as construction work continues on the Jim Miller Pump Station improvements. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Lane closures to Jim Miller Road to begin Jan. 25 and continue through Feb. 2024
January 24, 2024 - The public is advised that the far-right lane on Jim Miller Road will be closed from Thursday, January 25, and will remain closed through the end of February 2024, to allow the project team and Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) to proceed with improvements to the Jim Miller Pump Station. The lane closure is necessary to ensure public safety while construction crews replace valves that will help DWU continue delivering safe and reliable water services to customers.
Please follow construction signage and refer to the traffic plan below for more information.
During this time, Showbend Lane may also be closed periodically. Residents who normally access Jim Miller Road via Showbend Lane may avoid this road closure by taking Everglade Road. A portion of the sidewalk at the corner of Jim Miller Road and Showbend Lane will also be closed during this time.
Stay up to date on the Jim Miller Pump Station improvements and road closures by regularly visiting our project website or following our social media platforms.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience as construction work continues on the Jim Miller Pump Station improvements. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Lane Closure on Jim Miller Rd. Through End of Year
September 29, 2023 - As the project team and Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) continue to make improvements to the Jim Miller Pump Station, the far-right lane on Jim Miller Road will be closed starting Monday, October 2, and will remain closed until December 2023. Please refer to the traffic plan below for more information.
The far-right lane closure on Jim Miller Road is necessary to ensure public safety while construction activity is taking place in the area. During this time, construction crews will replace valves that will help DWU continue delivering safe and reliable water service to customers.
In addition to the lane closure, the sidewalk may also be closed for enhanced pedestrian safety. The construction crews may also need to work extended evening hours to complete this construction activity during the Oct. 2 – Dec. 2023 timeframe. Stay up to date on the Jim Miller Pump Station improvements and road closures by regularly visiting our project website or following our social media platforms.
DWU customers will not experience any interruption to their water services related to this construction activity.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience as construction crews work on the Jim Miller Pump Station improvements. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Stairs Leading to Reservoir on Jim Miller Road Removed
September 11, 2023 - As part of the improvements to the Jim Miller Pump Station, the stairs located on the far-right northbound side of Jim Miller Road have been removed. The stairs led to an area of the reservoir that has been closed to the public since the early 2000s. The removed stairs will not be replaced. Construction crews will add fresh soil to the removal area through next week.
Additional planned improvements for the Jim Miller Pump Station include a wider walkway, new landscaping, new decorative fencing and improved security.
Thank you for your patience as construction crews work on the Jim Miller Pump Station. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Update to Early Morning Construction Activity at Jim Miller Pump Station
Please be advised that the early morning construction activity scheduled for July 12th has been rescheduled for Monday, July 17th. Construction crews will begin work at 5 a.m., two hours earlier than regular operating hours.
As part of the ongoing improvements to the Jim Miller Pump Station, construction crews will be pouring concrete for the facility’s foundation. The early start is necessary to ensure the new concrete is placed and cured properly due to very high temperatures, meeting the required specifications for quality and strength.
Everglade Park residents may notice an increase in construction activities such as additional on-site personnel and noise due to vehicles backing into the site. The project team will attempt to minimize noise as much as possible in consideration of the early morning start. Road closures are not expected during this time. Normal work hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. will resume on Tuesday, July 18.
DWU and the project team appreciate your patience and understanding as construction crews work on improvements to the Jim Miller Pump Station. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us through the contact form or call 469-249-9359.
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Early Morning Construction Activity at Jim Miller Pump Station
On Wednesday, July 12, construction crews will begin work at 5 a.m., two hours earlier than regular operating hours. As part of the ongoing improvements to the Jim Miller Pump Station, construction crews will be pouring concrete for the facility’s foundation. The early start is necessary to ensure the new concrete is placed and cured properly due to very high temperatures, meeting the required specifications for quality and strength.
Everglade Park residents may notice an increase in construction activities such as additional on-site personnel and noise due to vehicles backing into the site. The project team will attempt to minimize noise as much as possible in consideration of the early morning start. Road closures are not expected during this time. Normal work hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. will resume on Thursday, July 13.
DWU and the project team appreciate your patience and understanding as construction crews work on improvements to the Jim Miller Pump Station.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us through the contact form or call 469-249-9359.
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Construction Activity on Reservoir
June 20, 2023 - As part of the Jim Miller Pump Station improvements, the project team will begin construction activities to the reservoir this summer. Construction activity will take place during regular operating hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will remain within the project boundaries.
Over the next few weeks, Everglade Park residents may see an increase in construction crews supervising these construction activities. Once the improvements are complete, the reservoir roof will remain empty until the foreseeable future.
The pump station’s engineering partner has begun drafting design plans for the reservoir’s surrounding landscape, walking path and more. Additional details of these plans will be available in the coming months.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to make progress on the Jim Miller Pump Station. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Everglade Park Community Reminder
June 9, 2023 - Park patrons are reminded that construction continues at the Jim Miller Pump Station, next to Everglade Park. With summer approaching, we ask park visitors to continue practicing safety measures and follow construction signage when enjoying park amenities and trails. As a reminder, amenities such as the baseball field and walking trails remain open, but the northern parking lot is closed for the remainder of the project. Please continue using the southern parking lot with entrances on Everglade Road.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as construction crews work on Jim Miller Pump Station improvements. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Traffic Control Lifted on Jim Miller Road
May 18, 2023 – As of last week, the far-right lane on Jim Miller Road is no longer closed for construction on the Jim Miller Pump Station. With construction moving closer to the internal pump station and away from the outer edge of the project site, traffic control on surrounding roads has been lifted.
No other road closures are expected at this time. Please visit our website or social media for updates on closures around the site.
Although traffic control has been lifted, we ask that community members continue following construction safety measures to keep neighbors and construction workers safe.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work on the Jim Miller Pump Station. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Extended Work Hours Ended May 7
May 8, 2023 – Extended work hours ended on Sunday, May 7. Normal work hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. will resume on Monday, May 8.
During the extended work period that began on April 17, the team successfully installed and connected a new water transmission main that will help deliver safe and reliable water service to DWU customers.
DWU and the project team apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as construction crews continue to make progress on improvements to the Jim Miller Pump Station.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at jimmillerps.org/contact-us or call 469-249-9359
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Ongoing Construction Activity on Jim Miller Road
April 17, 2023 - Expect occasional construction noise, sidewalk and road closures. The far-right lane of Northbound Jim Miller Road, just south of Showbend Lane, is one anticipated closure. Unloading equipment might also cause intermittent obstructions along Showbend Lane, but the construction team will try to keep them outside of peak traffic hours. Residents who normally access Jim Miller Road via Showbend Lane may avoid this construction area by taking Everglade Road instead.
A traffic control plan has been implemented for necessary precautions. You can view the plan below in this post.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work on the Jim Miller Pump Station to ensure safe and reliable water for our customers. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Extended Work Hours Beginning April 17
April 14, 2023 - Construction crews continue to make progress on the Jim Miller Pump Station (JMPS) improvements. A new water transmission main needs to be connected to the distribution system during a 3-week scheduled outage of the existing main.
Beginning April 17 to May 7, the contractor will work from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. extending work hours by one hour to allow the contractor to complete the tie-in to connect the new water transmission main during the scheduled shutdown. This work will not disrupt water service for DWU customers.
On Monday, April 17, prior to 7 a.m., DWU crews will be onsite to perform valve closures. Closing valves isolates JMPS from the distribution system and is a required safety measure for the performance of the shutdown work. The valve closures will be on Jim Miller Road, will not require heavy equipment, and impacts are expected to be minimal to area residents.
From Wednesday, April 19 to April 24, construction crews will be performing dewatering of existing piping that may require a 24-hour operation dependent on the amount of water that can’t be fully isolated by valve closures. The dewatering sites will be on the JMPS site adjacent to Jim Miller Road and adjacent to I-30 near the St. Francis overpass. Overnight impacts to residents are expected to be minimal as work is not likely to be noticeable to residents in their homes.
Partial road closures will continue along Jim Miller Road. The closures are needed to maintain road safety from the dewatering operation. To plan your commute please visit this page for information on traffic detours.
Thank you for your patience while we continue construction work at the Jim Miller Pump Station to continue providing safe and reliable water service to DWU customers. If you have any questions or concerns, please visit project website at jimmillerps.org/contact-us to submit a contact form or call 469-249-9359, or the direct project line: 214-671-8030.
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Partial Closures on Showbend Lane
March 23, 2023 - Construction from a waterline installation may cause intermittent and partial road closures along Showbend Lane through the end of March.
Residents who normally access Jim Miller Rd via Showbend Lane may choose to travel via Symphony Lane and Everglade Road to avoid potential road closures and obstructions.
Dallas Water Utilities and the project team are committed to being a good neighbor in the communities we serve. For any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Water Service Interruption for Residents on Blackheath Road
March 17, 2023 - A temporary interruption to water service is expected on Friday, March 17, between 9 a.m.-7 p.m. for homes on Blackheath Road due to construction activities. The interruption is expected to last for approximately five hours. Dallas Water Utilities will distribute a notification letter to affected homes.
Homes expected to be impacted by this service interruption include house numbers 4303, 4304, 4307, 4308, 4310, 4311, 4317 and 4320. Please reference the map below for further indication.
We thank you for your patience and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. For any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Reminder for the Everglade Park Community
March 2, 2023 - Public Safety Alert: The Jim Miller Pump Station project site is an area under active construction and is closed off to the public. For the safety of the construction personnel and the public, no entry is allowed.
If you see anyone other than utility workers and construction personnel entering the project site at any time, please report your concerns and any information on our Contact Page. If there is an emergency or safety concern, please call 911.
We appreciate your cooperation during construction. The project team is committed to being a good neighbor. Please continue to submit your project questions or concerns on our Contact Page.
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Construction Activity at Showbend Lane and Jim Miller Road
January 17, 2023 - Active construction at the corner of Showbend Lane and Jim Miller Road will begin the week of January 16 and is estimated to be completed by January 31. Preliminary site excavations have already begun.
Expect occasional construction noise, sidewalk and road closures. The far-right lane of Northbound Jim Miller Road, just south of Showbend Lane, is one anticipated closure. Unloading equipment might also cause intermittent obstructions along Showbend Lane, but the construction team will try to keep them outside of peak traffic hours. Residents who normally access Jim Miller Road via Showbend Lane may avoid this construction area by taking Everglade Road instead.
A traffic control plan has been implemented for necessary precautions. You can view the plan below in this post.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work on the Jim Miller Pump Station to ensure safe and reliable water for our customers. If you have any questions or concerns, please use the contact form on this website or call 469-249-9359.
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Wastewater Line Replacement
December 19, 2022 - The onsite team is completing construction on the replacement of a 12-inch wastewater line in the alleyway between Everglade Park and the 6100 block of Symphony Lane.
Although construction requires temporary disruption of the alleyway, road plates have been installed to avoid road closures. Wastewater line installation will not affect water service to customers.
We appreciate the patience of park users and especially the residents of Symphony Lane as we continue to make progress on renovating the pump station. Stay tuned for additional project updates.
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Landscape Maintenance
November 9, 2022 - Throughout the duration of The Jim Miller Pump Station & Reservoir’s renovation, the surrounding landscaping will go through multiple iterations as we prioritize the renovation of the building and equipment. While the landscaping is usually the last thing to be implemented, we will still be conducting routine maintenance on the landscaping around the construction site, including scheduled mowing to prevent grass from growing too tall. Below, you can see the recent mowing that took place.
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Project Renderings
October 24, 2022 - The Jim Miller Pump Station & Reservoir’s site renderings are here! Below, you can see some mockups of what the pump station and reservoir will look like when complete.
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Preliminary Pipeline Work
September 27, 2022 - The onsite team recently began preliminary excavations to prepare for pipeline work. All excavations are inside of the project’s fence line and will not affect the surrounding community or disrupt pump station service.
Stay tuned for additional construction updates and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest project information.
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