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City of Wyoming - Water Transmission Main No. 3

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Important Information

The City of Wyoming owns and operates the Donald K. Shine Drinking Water Plant located near Lake Michigan on New Holland Street. Water from Lake Michigan is pumped to the plant where it is treated and then distributed to thirteen communities serving over 250,000 people in Ottawa and Kent Counties.

The City and Ottawa County is embarking on a multi-year construction project to enhance this regional asset through construction of approximately 11 miles of pipeline. This project, funded by ratepayers from the customer communities, will improve the drinking water transmission system reliability and functionality for the entire region.

The project is expected to be completed over several years with multiple contractors coordinating their efforts. Kamminga & Roodvoets of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Ric-Man Construction of Sterling Heights, Michigan are the two general contractors entrusted to construct this pipeline.

A map depicting the project area and general schedule for the project can be viewed at the link below.

Access/Traffic:

Local traffic will be maintained during pipeline construction. There may be times when your driveway is inaccessible because pipeline construction is occurring in front of your house or driveway restoration is taking place. The contractor will work with you ahead of time and will make special access arrangements with you if needed.

Mail:

Mailboxes that interfere with pipeline construction will be temporarily relocated so that mail service can be maintained during construction. If your mailbox needs to be temporarily relocated, the contractor will inform you of where it has been moved to.

Garbage Pickup:

The contractor will work with you and your waste hauler to maintain service throughout construction. If pipeline construction interferes with your waste haulers ability to pick up your garbage, the contractor will temporarily move your garbage binds to a central location and return them to the end of your driveway by the end of the work day.

Contractor:

Kamminga & Roodvoets
Ric-Man Construction

City of Wyoming
waterprojects@wyomingmi.gov

June 8, 2026
  • Van Buren Street from Butternut to 136th Avenue is closed.
  • The intersection of 160th and Van Buren is closed.
  • Installed large valve vault and appurtenances adjacent to the 160th intersection. Work near the intersection will continue this week and the intersection is tentatively scheduled to be paved on Saturday, June 13.
  • Near 144th, K&R’s second pipe crew has progressed approximately 1,400′ east of 144th and will continue east this week.
  • Work inside the pipeline continues.

 

  • Van Buren Street from US-31 to 120th Avenue is closed.
  • Some road building will be occurring between US-31 and 128th Avenue.
  • Work inside the pipeline continues.

 

  • New Holland Street from 104th Avenue to 96th Avenue is closed.
  • Work continued on various pipe appurtenances at the south of end the work area and near the SW of Blendon Drain. Final restoration at the southern end of the easement began.
  • Work will continue generally progressing from south to north. This week, efforts will be focused on the valve vault south of New Holland Street and on continuing restoration.
May 29, 2026
  • Van Buren Street from Butternut to 136th Avenue is closed.
  • The intersection of 160th and Van Buren is closed.
  • Pipe has been installed through the intersection. Next week, K&R will install a large vault and valve adjacent to the intersection and install culverts beneath Van Buren between 160th and 152nd.
  • Near 144th, K&R’s crew began pipe installation and laid approximately 400′. Pipe laying will continue eastward next week.

 

  • Van Buren Street from US-31 to 120th Avenue is closed.
  • Work on various items continued this week with the intent to begin road building soon. This site will not see a lot of activity next week.

 

  • New Holland Street from 104th Avenue to 96th Avenue is closed.
  • Work on various pipe appurtenances will continue next week with work generally progressing from south to north.
May 26, 2026
  • Van Buren Street from Butternut to 136th Avenue is closed.
  • **Starting today, the intersection of 160th and Van Buren will be closed for pipe installation.**
  • The intersection of 152nd and Van Buren was opened to traffic on Friday, May 22.
  • The intersection closure of 160th and Van Buren is anticipated to last approximately two weeks.
  • A second K&R crew will begin pipe installation east of 144th Avenue this week if groundwater conditions permit.

 

  • Van Buren Street from US-31 to 120thAvenue is closed.
  • Work on various pipe appurtenances and work inside the pipe will continue sporadically over the next several weeks.
  • Road restoration east of US-31 is scheduled to begin this week.

 

  • New Holland Street from 104thAvenue to 96th Avenue is closed.
  • The 42″ transmission main has been returned to service.
  • Work on various pipe appurtenances will continue next week with work generally progressing from south to north.
May 20, 2026
  • Van Buren Street from Butternut to 136th Avenue is closed.
  • **The intersection of 152nd and Van Buren is closed for pipe installation.**
  • The intersection of 152nd and Van Buren is scheduled to be paved and opened to traffic by Friday, May 22.
  • The intersection of 160th and Van Buren is scheduled to close Tuesday, May 26. This closure is anticipated to last approximately two weeks.
  • The first layer of asphalt has been placed on most of the road between Butternut and 160th There are some gaps in the pavement to maintain access to the buried pipeline for internal work. Restoration along this corridor continues to progress.
  • Pipe laying has progressed through the intersection of 152nd.
  • Deep dewatering wells were installed at the intersection of 160th to help temporarily lower the groundwater table.
  • K&R mobilized their second pipe crew to east of 144th and will begin pipe installation this week if groundwater conditions permit.

 

  • Van Buren Street from US-31 to 120thAvenue is closed.
  • Pipe laying has progressed to approximately 600′ west of 120th The pipe has been plugged and the pipe crew has moved west to 144th.
  • Work on various pipe appurtenances and work inside the pipe will continue sporadically over the next several weeks.
  • Road restoration east of US-31 is scheduled to begin next week.

 

  • New Holland Street from 104thAvenue to 96th Avenue is closed.
  • The 54″ transmission main has been returned to service.
  • The 42″ transmission main was removed from service and the tie-in completed. Flushing and testing of the transmission main will begin tomorrow and the main will be returned to service soon.
May 13, 2026
  • The intersection of 160th and Van Buren has been re-opened for a couple of weeks while the contractor installs additional dewatering adjacent to the intersection.
  • **The intersection of 152nd and Van Buren will be closed starting tomorrow, May 18. The intersection is anticipated to be closed for a couple of weeks.**
May 8, 2026
  • Van Buren Street from Butternut to 160thAvenue is closed, from 160th to 152nd Avenue is closed, from 152nd to 144th is closed, and from 144th to 136th Avenue is closed.
  • **The intersection of 160th and Van Buren is closed for pipe installation. Dewatering has taken much longer than anticipated and additional dewatering efforts are underway. Intersection closure will extend beyond the anticipated two-week window.**
  • Road building and restoration efforts continued between Butternut and 160th The road is prepped for the first layer of asphalt and paving is scheduled on May 11th.

 

  • Van Buren Street from 144th to 136th was closed this week. K&R began road removal, mailbox relocation, pipe staging, etc. in preparation for pipe laying.
  • K&R will begin mobilizing equipment to this section of road next week. Pipe laying is expected to start the week of May 17.

 

  • Van Buren Street from US-31 to 120thAvenue is closed.
  • Pipe laying continued eastward early in the week, but has now stopped and the pipe end sealed and buried. The crew has fallen back to install various appurtenances on pipe already installed.
  • Next week, K&R will continue work inside the pipe and continue installing various appurtenances on pipe already installed. They will also begin to demobilize equipment to west of US-31 to begin pipe laying work between 144th and 136th

 

  • New Holland Street from 104thAvenue to 96th Avenue is closed.
  • Ric-Man and Wyoming began flushing, disinfection, and testing required to return the 54″ transmission main to service.
  • Flushing and testing will continue next week as required to return the 54″ transmission main to service.
May 7, 2026
  • Work at the intersection of 160th and Van Buren has been delayed due to challenging groundwater conditions. Additional dewatering will be installed next week to allow intersection work to continue.
  • In the meantime, K&R will resume laying pipe east towards 152nd Avenue.
  • Residents will continue to have access to the south leg of the 160th/Van Buren intersection.
May 1, 2026
  • Van Buren Street from Butternut to 160thAvenue is closed, from 160th to 152nd Avenue is closed, and from 152nd to 144th is closed.
  • The intersection of 160th and Van Buren was closed this week and will remain closed for approximately two weeks for pipe installation and culvert replacement within the intersection.
  • Road building and restoration efforts continued between Butternut and 160th The road is taking shape and gravel has been placed. Asphalt paving is planned for the week of May 11.

 

  • Next week, Van Buren Street from 144th to 136th will be closed. K&R will begin road removal, mailbox relocation, pipe staging, etc. in preparation for pipe laying. Pipe laying is expected to start the week of May 17.

 

  • Van Buren Street from US-31 to 120thAvenue is closed.
  • Pipe laying continues eastward. Pipe laying will continue next week as well as work inside the pipe. Later in the week, the crew will be falling back to install various appurtenances on pipe already installed.

 

  • New Holland Street from 104thAvenue to 96th Avenue is closed.
  • Ric-Man completed connections to the existing 54″ transmission main and began filling the drained portion of the 54″ transmission main last night.
  • Next, Ric-Man and Wyoming will commence flushing, disinfection, and testing required to return the 54″ transmission main to service.

 

  • At the Drinking Water Plant, progress has been made over the last few weeks preparing the excavation for construction of the lower level of the surge tank building. Progress will continue next week with dewatering.
April 29, 2026
  • The intersection of 160th and Van Buren will be closed for approximately two weeks starting tomorrow, April 30. During the closure, K&R will be installing pipeline through the intersection as well as replacing a large culvert.
  • Residents west of 160th Avenue will have access via Butternut Drive.
  • Residents east of 160th Avenue will have access via 152nd Avenue starting May 4th. Between now and May 4th residents between 15420 Van Buren and 160th Avenue may still utilize the south leg of the 160th/Van Buren intersection.
  • See detour map linked here for current closures west of 31.
April 24, 2026
  • Van Buren Street from Butternut to 160thAvenue is closed, from 160th to 152nd Avenue is closed, and from 152nd to 144th is closed.
  • Road building began between Butternut and 160th The road is being graded for gravel placement.
  • K&R continues spot excavations to address some joint issues on the pipe already installed.
  • Next week, K&R plans to continue road building and recommence pipe laying east of Quail Meadow Court.
  • In the coming weeks, K&R will be relocating the pipe crew currently working east of US-31. The crew will begin pipe laying work between 144th and 136th Preparations for this work, including road removal, mailbox relocation, pipe staging, etc. are scheduled to begin the week of May 4. Property owners along this stretch of road should receive the letter soon.

 

  • Van Buren Street from US-31 to 120thAvenue is closed.
  • Pipe laying continued eastward. Pipe laying will continue next week as well as work inside the pipe.

 

  • New Holland Street from 104thAvenue to 96th Avenue is closed.
  • Ric-Man completed a pressure test of the pipe installed in New Holland Street and the easement piping to the south.
  • Next, Ric-Man will begin the process of connecting to the existing pipeline in New Holland Street and returning the 54″ transmission main to service.