Old sewer pipe to be relocated from under new pool

An underground sewer line is being relocated at Stadium Drive and Bellaire Drive North to make room for an outdoor pool at the new University Recreation Center, officials said.

TCU hired the city of Fort Worth to do the project for $60,000, said Jim Weller, associate director for major projects with the Physical Plant.

The old sewer line lie right under where the new pool will be built, Weller said.

The line had to be moved to avoid potential problems later, said Adolfo Lopez, senior engineering technician for the City of Fort Worth. Because the pipe was fairly old, it could have caused maintenance issues and possible damage to the pool, he said.

The new pipe will lie under the street instead of under the buildings where the old one was, Lopez said.

The streets will not be completely reopened until Jan. 24 because it will need new pavement, Lopez said.

The City of Fort Worth is replacing another sewer pipe near the intersection of Bowie Street and McCart Avenue, Lopez said. The pipe was beginning to deteriorate, he said.

The project is expected to cost the city $126,613, he said. Bowie Street should be completely open by Monday, Lopez said.

— Lauren Hanvey