Month: January 2017

Water Line Repairs

Posted on by Don Ryan - Updated

UPDATE: As of 5PM Tuesday, our guys were still working to fix this leak. In trying to get the water back on as soon as possible, the repairs blew apart and had to be completely redone. The PVC pipe glue needs time to cure or the joints are not secure.

We will get the water back on as soon as practical. We have to let the glue properly cure.

One of the new meters seems to have caused a leak in a 2″ line. The contractor working for the city was kind enough to locate the leak and dig down to it; the leak ended up being our problem to fix.

Over the course of time, the pipes have gotten out of alignment probably due to ground shifting or roots from the tree nearby. Regardless, repairs are in process.

We will have the water back on as soon as possible. The streets effected are East Townhouse, East Mountain, and parts of East Mountain Creek Drive.

Water Repairs

Water Leak on East Townhouse

Posted on by Don Ryan

It looks like one of the newly installed water meters has a leak at the flange. This new meter was installed on Friday and has apparently leaked since then, from what we are told. The City has been notified and they will let the contractor know.

City employees have been out to check it, but the City’s contractor must fix it. They also told me that we will not be charged for the water leaking since Friday.

Water Meter Replacement, Water Repairs

Water Line Repairs – East Mountain

Posted on by Don Ryan

We had a 2″ pipe begin leaking last night, and quite a large amount of water ended up on the East side. from Mountain Lane to MC Court. The leak is under a section of the sidewalk, and as of this writing, we have repaired the split elbow. Water should be back on after lunch; we have to give the glue time to set up properly.

Water Repairs

GP Replacing All City Water Meters on Property

Posted on by Don Ryan

We were informed this morning that the City of GP will be changing out all 25 of our water meters starting today. We have no idea where they will start or the order in which they will be replaced. This will prevent us from letting people know where the work will be going on. We are at the mercy of the water department.

One benefit, though, is the water meters are flange mounted. It’s a matter of several bolts and 2 gaskets to change them out, so it should be done quickly.

That being said, water to a many homes will be curtailed for an hour or so without warning while they change these meters out.

Information

Kitchen Fire on West Creek Lane and City Main Water Line Repairs

Posted on by Don Ryan

There was a kitchen fire on West Creek Lane this morning with 3 or 4 fire engines responding. Latest reports indicate the kitchen and dining room were involved and some smoke entering the adjoining homes. We are told the fire resulted from heated grease on the stove.

The fire hydrant they tied into, however, now leaks and this is why the water was off this afternoon. This was probably the first time any connections were made to this hydrant in decades. The City is working on this hydrant and will return tomorrow to complete the work.

They will be shutting of one of the main lines while the effect repairs on this hydrant located between 12 and 14 West Creek. The main water line repairs will likely effect sections of West Mountain Creek Drive also.

Information, Water Repairs

Back Yard Construction

Posted on by Don Ryan

Just a reminder to all, before you add on anything to your property that was not there when you bought it, you need written approval from the HOA before you begin construction. Yes, you do need to get permits if the City requires one, but you need HOA permission due to deed restrictions as evidenced in the CC&R. Failure to get written approval from the HOA could result in having to remove whatever was constructed at your expense and return the property to its original state.

Please submit drawings prior to construction and get written approval from the HOA before you build anything, including storage buildings or awnings. 

Community Standards, Information