Current/Active Projects
You may not recognize it when you see it, but the equipment used to keep the lights on and the water flowing in Riverside is all around us. Here you can learn more about RPU's current projects.
Electric Projects
Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP)
LED Streetlights
Advanced Meter Program
Hunter Substation Replacement Project
69kV Subtransmission System Reliability
Circuit 444 & 445 Pole Replacements
Where: Magnolia Center & Wood Streets Neighborhoods
- Maintenance and repair work of existing electrical system infrastructure
- Replacement of:
- 170 utility poles
- 46 transformers
- 22,800 linear feet of conductor and related overhead distribution facilities
- New installations will enhance electrical system reliability in the area
Start: 03/2021
End: Fall 2024
Streetlight Replacement
Where: Downtown Neighborhood
- Maintenance and repair work of existing electrical system infrastructure
- Streetlight system will be upgraded to new streetlight standards
- New installations will maintain the historical integrity of the existing 100-year-old system, utilize LED technology for energy efficiency, and improve street lighting levels in the area.
- Project Map
Start: Spring 2023
End: Summer 2024
Overhead Electric System Inspection Program – Area 2 (Pole Inspections)
Where: Northside,Downtown, Wood Streets and Grand Neighborhoods
- Improve overall electric system reliability in the area
- Contractor will conduct overhead inspection and wood pole testing
- Project Map
Start: October 2024
End: March 2025
Water Projects
Water Transmission Valve Replacement Project (Phase V)
Where: Arlington Heights, University & Eastside Neighborhoods
- Maintenance and repair work of existing water system infrastructure
- Work includes installation of 4 water transmission main valves in the following locations:
- Mockingbird Reservoir (1 valve)
- Chicago Avenue & 7th Street (2 valves)
- Park Ave (1 valve)
- Trench Repaving
- New installations will improve water system operations and reliability
- Project Map
Estimated Start: Summer 2022
Estimated Completion: Winter 2023
Market Street Water Main Replacement Project
Where: Downtown Neighborhood
- Maintenance and repair work of existing water system infrastructure
- Work includes:
- Construction of approximately 1,200 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe and 15 water services
- Replacing an 8-inch Matheson Steel water pipeline
- Installation of 2 Fire Hydrants
- Installation of 5 System Connections
- Pavement Restoration
- Replacement of this pipeline will enhance the water system’s reliability and fire flow in the area.
- Project Map
Estimated Start: Fall 2023
Estimated Completion: Summer 2024
Lincoln Avenue Techite Pipeline Replacement Project (between Jefferson and Madison)
Where: Casa Blanca Neighborhood
- Replacement of aged and undersized water pipelines currently in use along Lincoln Avenue
- Work includes:
- Replacing approximately 3,400 linear feet of 42-inch Techite pipeline along Lincoln Avenue with 54-inch diameter CML&C steel pipeline.
- Pavement Restoration
- Project Map
Estimated Start: Fall 2023
Estimated Completion: Spring 2025
Glencoe Drive and Monticello Avenue Water Main Replacement Project (Phase I)
Where: Ramona Neighborhood
- Maintenance and repair work of existing water system infrastructure
- Work includes:
- Construction of approximately 3,640 Feet of PVCOPipe
75 Water Service Connections
6 Fire Hydrants
6 System Connections and Incidental Work - Pavement Restoration
- Construction of approximately 3,640 Feet of PVCOPipe
- Project Map
Estimated Start: Fall 2023
Estimated Completion: Summer 2024
Garfield and Overland Water Main Replacement Project (Phase III)
Where: Ramona Neighborhood
- Maintenance and repair work of existing water system infrastructure
- Work includes:
- Construction of approximately 3,100 Feet of PVCO Pipe
83 Water Service Connections
6 Fire Hydrants
6 System Connections and Incidental Work - Pavement Restoration
- Construction of approximately 3,100 Feet of PVCO Pipe
- Project Map
Estimated Start: Spring 2024
Estimated Completion: Winter 2024
NOTE: Dates may be subject to change