DISTRIBUTION & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
We work on many projects throughout the year, all geared towards preparing our system to meet development trends and future water demands of Blount County. You will find information on these projects updated here. If you have questions about our projects, please call our Customer Service Center, (865) 982-3560.
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LOUISVILLE TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT
PROJECT LOCATION: Phase I of this project begins behind Newell on William Blount Drive and follows Big Springs Road to Old Glory and ends at the intersection of W. Hunt Road/Proffitt Springs.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: South Blount County Utility District (SBCUD) announces the design of the Louisville Transmission water main project. The Louisville Transmission water main is perhaps one of the larger water main projects in the history of SBCUD. This 35,000 linear feet project replaces assets that are up to 60 years old and will provide the needed system hydraulics for the future of the county.
PROJECT STATUS: Engineering is 100% complete. This project is expected to bid in late FY26. SBCUD will be updating customers as this project progresses.
LOUISVILLE TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT
PROJECT LOCATION: Phase I of this project begins behind Newell on William Blount Drive and follows Big Springs Road to Old Glory and ends at the intersection of W. Hunt Road/Proffitt Springs.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: South Blount County Utility District (SBCUD) announces the design of the Louisville Transmission water main project. The Louisville Transmission water main is perhaps one of the larger water main projects in the history of SBCUD. This 35,000 linear feet project replaces assets that are up to 60 years old and will provide the needed system hydraulics for the future of the county.
PROJECT STATUS: Engineering is 100% complete. This project is expected to bid in late FY26. SBCUD will be updating customers as this project progresses.
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BLOCKHOUSE PHASE IV (WHITES MILL RD AND TUCKALEECHEE PIKE PROJECT)
PROJECT LOCATION: The scope of the water line improvement on Whites Mill Road and Tuckaleechee Pike includes replacement of 14,800 linear feet of 6-inch water lines with 12-inch water lines that improve fire flows, pressures, and overall system hydraulics. This project starts at the end of Blockhouse Phase III (Chilhowee View Road and Whites Mill Road) and ends at Autumn Drive on Hwy 321.
PROJECT STATUS: Construction is approximately 80% complete. This project is funded with American Rescue Plan Act funding by Blount County.
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CLEAR WELL PROJECT
PROJECT LOCATION: South Blount County Utility District's Water Treatment Plant. SBCUD has partnered with W.K. Dickson to engineer an additional 1 million gallon clear well water tank for the SBCUD Water Treatment Plant. This additional clear well will provide SBCUD's water plant the needed redundancy for the future growth of Blount County. This project will be solely funded with SBCUD operating reserves.
PROJECT STATUS: Construction performed by Southern Constructors is underway on this project with completion expected in April 2025.
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LOUISVILLE ARPA FUNDED WATER LINE UPGRADES
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will replace aging infrastructure in the Mentor Rd. and Samples Rd. areas of Louisville.
PROJECT STATUS: The project was awarded to Horizon Underground. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025. This project will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act funding by Blount County.
CLEAR WELL PROJECT
PROJECT LOCATION: South Blount County Utility District's Water Treatment Plant. SBCUD has partnered with W.K. Dickson to engineer an additional 1 million gallon clear well water tank for the SBCUD Water Treatment Plant. This additional clear well will provide SBCUD's water plant the needed redundancy for the future growth of Blount County. This project will be solely funded with SBCUD operating reserves.
PROJECT STATUS: Construction performed by Southern Constructors is underway on this project with completion expected in April 2025.
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LOUISVILLE ARPA FUNDED WATER LINE UPGRADES
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project will replace aging infrastructure in the Mentor Rd. and Samples Rd. areas of Louisville.
PROJECT STATUS: The project was awarded to Horizon Underground. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025. This project will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act funding by Blount County.
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As your water service provider, it is our desire to provide abundant, clean water to the growing residential population of our service area and future generations. As part of our ongoing efforts to meet development trends and future water demands of Blount County, SBCUD must replace aging infrastructure with new infrastructure that will meet those demands for future generations.
As your water service provider, it is our desire to provide abundant, clean water to the growing residential population of our service area and future generations. As part of our ongoing efforts to meet development trends and future water demands of Blount County, SBCUD must replace aging infrastructure with new infrastructure that will meet those demands for future generations.
