Water main replacement tender awarded in Humboldt

He said the City did a competitive process on SaskTenders and Brockman Enterprises, based in Humboldt, was the lowest bid that met specifications.

Water main replacement projects are becoming more important in many communities, Bergquist stated.

“The aging water mains themselves are subject to corrosion or ground shifting, and it increases more and more leaks or water main breaks, which are impactful or disruptive to a neighbourhood,” said Bergquist.

Having new water mains means a more reliable service for residents in the area, said Bergquist, along with saving water loss for the city.

The approved 2026 budget set aside just over $1 million for the project, and the tender came in nearly $200,000 under that. Bergquist said the City was pleased to have the tender come under budget, and it’s important to have a little money set aside for any unforeseen circumstances that can come up during a project like a water main replacement.

Bergquist expects the project to begin in approximately a month. He said this replacement will use a directional drill method rather than a full dig.

“We’re trying to see if it will speed up the construction process and minimize disruptions to the neighbourhood that we’re in.”

A traditional dig typically opens the road entirely, and the pipe is laid in manually. Directional digging creates a few access holes – maybe one or two per block – and the pipe is pulled through, which Bergquist said means less digging and less disruption to the area.

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cam.lee@pattisonmedia.com

by Cam Lee

Water main replacement tender awarded in Humboldt

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