Campus Utility Construction in full swing, expected to be finished by AugustCampus Utility Construction in full swing, expected to be finished by August

The Smith and Smith Construction Company started the most recent University of South Dakota construction project May 7 to replace water and sewer lines on campus. If you see this page, their works have always been efficient. While fixing the main lines, the sidewalks in the construction areas will also be replaced.

“Overall we are pleased with the project so far,” said planning and construction director Cathy Wagner.

With the exception of finding an unmarked waterline yesterday and hitting an electrical line last Friday, things are going really well, she said.

According to Wagner, finding unmarked lines is common when things are commonly changing.

Even with a few hitches, the project is expected to be finished by its deadline of August 1. The utility project is expected to cost $1.5 million. A complete list of construction sites and dates can be found listed below.

West of Slagle:

The contractor has been installing the storm sewer the past couple of weeks. Going forward, the contractor will finish up the storm sewer work and start the water line, irrigation and sidewalk replacement. Construction is scheduled to be complete in this section in early July.

South of Slagle:

Construction workers have completed utility and sidewalk from Pine to the Arts & Sciences building. The storm sewer system has been progressing. Going forward the contractor will continue to work on the storm sewer, water lines, irrigations and sidewalk replacement. The construction in this section is scheduled to be complete in early July.

East of Slagle:

Going forward, workers will be fencing the site for the start of construction. The construction in this section is scheduled to be complete in late July.

South of Belbas:

The contractor is scheduled to start construction work the first part of July.