Historical April 1996 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
There will be a tunnel dug out in our area and underneath Forest Park. Plans have been prepared for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for what is called the “Skinker-McCausland Tunnel.” It is planned to relieve flooding from the River DesPeres which often occurs in University City by Heman Park.
It will provide a sewer pipe for wastewater flows generated in those areas. Shafts will be constructed at various intervals including two by the Forest Park golf course at Aberdeen and at Forsyth.
A shaft had been planned by McPherson and Skinker.
There may be substantial construction noise and nearby buildings will be assessed for their capacity to absorb it. Plans are still in flux regarding this very expensive project.
If you wish to see the preliminary plans, they are at the SDCC office, 6008 Kingsbury, 862-5122.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April 1996.
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