Dublin is performing maintenance and inspections at five water towers across the city through early December, starting with the Dublin Road tower.
The phased project, part of the city's Capital Improvements Program (CIP), covers the Dublin Road, Tartan West, Darree Fields, Avery Road and Blazer Parkway towers. The city does not expect water service disruptions, according to a project page posted by the Engineering Division on Monday, Oct. 5.
Residents near the five sites may see contractor vehicles and equipment during scheduled work periods.
Dublin Road tower goes first
The Dublin Road tower drawdown begins Wednesday, Oct. 7, or Friday, Oct. 9. The city's project page lists both dates without specifying which is confirmed. Improvement work is scheduled Oct. 13–16, with an inspection on Monday, Oct. 19, and the tank returning to service Friday, Oct. 23.
The remaining schedule includes:
- Tartan West: Drawdown and improvement work begin Tuesday, Oct. 27. Inspection Monday, Nov. 2. Returns to service Friday, Nov. 6.
- Darree Fields: Wash line replacement Nov. 2–6. Drawdown begins Monday, Nov. 9. Inspection Monday, Nov. 16. Returns to service Friday, Nov. 20.
- Avery Road: Interior maintenance Nov. 9–30. Final inspection Monday, Nov. 30.
- Blazer Parkway: Inspection only, Tuesday, Dec. 1, through Dec. 5. No contractor improvement work is planned at this location.
Dublin carries $4.9 million in water project debt
City Engineer Paul Hammersmith presented a water utility overview at the Dublin City Council's Sept. 15 work session on the 2027 operating budget and 2027–2031 CIP. Dublin owns its water infrastructure but pays the City of Columbus to maintain the distribution system under an agreement dating to 1993 and updated in 2023.
Residents with questions can contact the Engineering Division at 614-410-4400.
