Construction is underway near Bishop Hall to repair a failed sanitary sewer line and a storm drainage system. The sewer line primarily serves the Johnson Commons, and the storm drainage system serves the Quad area, according to Tommy Turner, architectural project coordinator for The University of Mississippi.
The goal for the project is to correct both the line and drain in an effective manner to avoid back flow into Johnson Commons. The drain is in need of an upgrade, and the line is in a similar state. The budget for the construction is approximately $200,000.
Turner discovered the problem of the sewer and drain system when the renovation of the Johnson Commons was completed. Both drainage systems experienced backflow into the basement of the Johnson Commons.
Turner said the construction needed to be done sooner rather than later.
“Once we became aware of the problem, we immediately began an urgent project to correct both issues as we felt the issues could have health and safety impacts if left uncorrected,” Turner said.
Turner expressed that the construction will not directly impact Bishop Hall.
“It is however being performed in the close proximity to Bishop and has and will continue to impact both parking and foot traffic in the area,” Turner said.
The project has been limited to 45 days to avoid inconvenience to the university and it is planned to reopen areas as soon as possible before the completion date.
“Patience and cooperation by the university community will certainly help assure the project’s prompt and successful completion,” Turner said.
