Old Salem Infrastructure Improvements

This project includes removal and replacement or repair of broken and buckled sidewalks in the Phase 1 area with salvaged brick or with new brick, as needed. A temporary pebble-stone sidewalk material will be installed over the large tree roots at some existing trees to remain to minimize tripping hazards.

Existing streetlights are broken, difficult to maintain, and complicated to replace. This project includes replacement of the electrical ductbank and streetlight bases in the Phase 1 area in preparation of new lampposts and fixtures in Phase 2.

This project includes removing and replacing damaged and missing trees in the Phase 1 area. The proposed tree removals and replacements are as approved by the City's arborist and the Historic Resources Commission. A total of 32 near-dead trees will be removed and 57 new trees installed. Tree types are consistent with HRC guidelines and include maples, oaks, black gum, sourwood, hackberry and American (Princeton) elms. New trees will be installed with structural soil tree pits to foster tree root growth. Citizens may expect the near dead trees to be removed in the near future and new trees to be installed in stages as the work progresses.

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Existing storm drains are severely deteriorated. This project includes removing and replacing storm drains under roadways and catch basins throughout Old Salem (both Phase 1 and Phase 2). This work will be performed within the streets and sidewalks.

Existing water and sewer lines are aged and deteriorated. This project includes removing and replacing all water and sewer lines under roadways. Water service lines will be replaced from the water main to the meter box at each property throughout Old Salem (both Phase 1 and Phase 2). Sewer service lines will be replaced from the sewer main to the cleanout in the sidewalk at each property throughout Old Salem (both Phase 1 and Phase 2). This work will be performed within the streets and sidewalks.