Historical September 1996 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
On July 18, some concerned neighbors attended a meeting sponsored by the Municipal Sewer District (MSD) to learn about the very deep tunnel to be constructed close to our neighborhood.
The purpose of this tunnel is to alleviate flooding that occasionally occurs in University City and to keep storm water separate from sewage.
In its original version, MSD intended to build a shaft for the tunnel at the corner of McPherson and Skinker. Construction is expected to cause significant noise and vibrations so it is perhaps fortunate that a shaft at this site is no longer contemplated.
There will be a major shaft at Enright and Skinker and at Skinker and Grand Dr. in Forest Park.
This project was advertised for bids on August 22.
A neighborhood-wide meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m.,Thursday, September 19, at the New Cote Brilliante Church, 6195 Washington, to discuss the Metropolitan Sewer District’s plans to construct a new sewer/ tunnel to handle overflow from the River DesPeres. Mr. Terry Briggs, Director of Communications for MSD, will present the most current information regarding the proposed sewer tunnel project that is to be constructed under nearly the full length of Skinker Boulevard.
The Request for Proposals for the project will be released in October 1996; this is a last opportunity for residents to voice their opinions regarding the project…and the process.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, September 1996.
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