Ephrata sewer pipe fixed

EPHRATA — Repairs on a collapsed sewer pipe on Division Street in Ephrata are complete.

The 150-foot section of pipe collapsed Oct. 10. The main serves the majority of homes in the north and southeast heights sections of the city, and is near sections of pipe which collapsed in 2008.

The city did an emergency bidding process and hired Kamstra Construction of Ephrata to replace the piece of pipe. City staff estimate the cost of the project at between $18,000 and $20,000, according to a city statement.

“The city has sufficient reserves in the water (and) sewer fund to accomplish this effort,” according to the city.

Division Street between J Street Northeast and L Street Northeast will be closed again between Monday and Friday while the street is paved, according to a city spokesperson.

“The detour route will be re-established, and again, the city urges residents to follow this route slowly,” according to the city. “Residents along K Street will need to enter and exit their homes from the north in order to avoid the paving effort. During this period, direct access to Sage Hills High School and the offices of the Community Church of Ephrata will again be blocked.”

For more information, contact Ephrata City Hall at 509-754-4601.