The City of Port Wentworth is investing in a major sewer rehabilitation project to improve the downtown sewer system's efficiency and reliability for residents. Southeast Pipe has been appointed by the City of Port Wentworth and employees have commenced work on this essential infrastructure improvement. The next phase of this project is expected to be completed by August 1.

The rehabilitation project, valued at $2.6 million, is a significant investment funded through the City of Port Wentworth’s Capital Budgets for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. This endeavor is part of a broader initiative to improve the city's infrastructure, encompassing enhancements to sewer lines, lift stations, and the wastewater treatment plant.

“We’re already starting to see noticeable improvements in water flow, which is a positive early sign, said director of Public Works Reginald Bush Jr. “This effort is a key part of the commitment we made to downtown residents—to address and resolve the longstanding sewer issues. It’s encouraging to see that progress is being made.”

This project will focus on rehabilitating damaged gravity sewer lines, utilizing advanced methods such as point repairs and the pipe bursting technique. Pipe bursting is a trenchless technology that allows for the replacement of underground pipes with minimal surface disturbance, ensuring that the city can maintain the integrity of its streets and landscapes while upgrading its essential services.

In addition to the sewer rehabilitation efforts, the City of Port Wentworth purchased new equipment and has launched a dedicated dredging program aimed at enhancing stormwater drainage throughout the community,” This program focuses on clearing and deepening drainage ditches, canals, and outfalls to reduce flooding risk, improve water flow, and maintain the overall health of the city's drainage infrastructure. The dredging initiative complements ongoing sewer improvements by supporting better stormwater management and increasing system resilience during heavy rainfall events.

“Enhancing quality of life for our residents remains a top priority,” said City Manager Steve Davis. “The quality and reliability of downtown’s infrastructure has already been significantly improved and is recovering from significant under investment over many years.”

For more information about the sewer rehabilitation project and other infrastructure initiatives, please visit www.portwentworthga.gov and follow on social media.