Plainfield Charter Township is moving forward with plans to replace the aging cast iron water main in portions of the Hills & Dales neighborhood with new ductile iron water main. This project is part of the Township’s ongoing effort to improve water system reliability and enhance fire flow capacity within some of the Township’s original neighborhoods.
The Township has awarded the construction contract to Kentwood Excavating. Work is expected to take place between June and October 2026.
Existing water mains and water service lines will be completely replaced inside of the public road right-of-way. Portions of the road and storm sewer system impacted by water main construction will be replaced as necessary. Lawns and driveways disturbed by construction will be replaced as part of the project.
Access/Traffic:
Local traffic will be maintained during water main construction. There may be times when your driveway is inaccessible because water main 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 water main construction will be temporarily relocated so that mail service can be maintained during construction. If your mailbox needs to be temporarily relocated, the contactor will inform you of where it has been moved to and when they anticipate it will be returned to its original location.
Garbage Pickup:
The contractor will work with you and your waste hauler to maintain service throughout construction. If water main construction interferes with your waste haulers ability to pick up your garbage, the contractor will temporarily move your garbage bins to a central location and return them to the end of your driveway by the end of the work day.
Water Service:
There will be times when your water service will be temporarily interrupted to facilitate water main connections or water service line replacement. The contractor or the Plainfield Water Department will inform you prior to this interruption taking place so that you can plan accordingly.
P&N Engineer:
Jeremy Kamp, PE
Senior Engineer
(616) 364-8491
P&N Construction Observer: Prein&Newhof will have a representative on site during construction.
Contractor:
Kentwood Excavating
Jonathan Roodvoets
(616) 949-5250
Plainfield Charter Township
Water Department
(616) 363-9660