PSA: Construction Starts to Replace Lift Station 10

The Town of Paradise advises that construction on the replacement of Lift Station 10 at the corner of St. Thomas Line and Topsail Rd is scheduled to begin January 26, 2023. The current Lift Station 10 is reaching the end of its service life and needs to be replaced. The new station to be built on the site is designed to serve for 50 years, including meeting continued growth, and will have several improved and updated features to service the Town. 

Construction of the new lift station is a significant infrastructure project for the Town and will take approximately 24 months to complete. When work begins this month, it will focus on preparing the site for the installation of large underground storage tanks which requires extensive site excavation. This work involves busting of bedrock on site, which is expected to take four to five months to complete. The Town understands the impact this will cause to residents and extends apologies for the inconvenience. Other site work at this stage includes the removal of soil and trees on Town property. The new lift station and the construction plan are also designed to mitigate any impacts to the nearby stream.

Work is scheduled for Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. At times, there may be minor traffic interruptions as heavy equipment enters and leaves the site, but no major traffic delays are expected at this time. Residents are asked to use caution in the area and follow all posted signage. In addition, for the safety of all residents a fence will secure the site to prevent unauthorized access to the site.

The Town apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this work.