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http://www.omniture.com --> Email Story to a Friend June 9, 2006 Home Depot's new sewer line hits a snag By Damian Mann Mail Tribune A proposed sewer line for the new Home Depot and surrounding developments has run into an unexpected glitch that could require several months to resolve. "I think it caught all of us off guard," said Carl Tappert, district engineer for Rogue Valley Sewer Services. Home Depot, which is building a new store on the east side of Interstate 5 in Phoenix, wants to build a 2,800-foot sewer line that would run under the freeway and Bear Creek to connect to the main line on the west side of Phoenix. Tappert said the sewer connection didn't initially appear to be a problem because Home Depot is being constructed inside Phoenix's urban growth boundary. However, the new line will extend outside the city's boundary and traverse property that is zoned for exclusive farm use. For the sewer to cross those parcels, which are owned by Harry and David and Arrowhead Ranch, Home Depot will have to get an exception from Jackson County planners. County officials estimate it could take two or three months to get the necessary permits, barring any appeals. Home Depot has a back-up plan to ensure that its grand opening around Thanskgiving isn't delayed. "We're not going to hold up a $16 million investment on a $200,000 sewer line," said Home Depot spokesman Brian Cannard. He said there are backup plans to build a temporary pumping station that would send the effluent through pipes to the south of Fern Valley Road. There it would connect in with a sewer line that has enough capacity for Home Depot and businesses already in that area. Cannard said Home Depot would then later build the new sewer line once the permit is received. Tappert said he's hopeful that the extra expense of a temporary line can be avoided and the permits, which need to be reviewed by state agencies, will be approved in a timely manner. He said the new 18-inch sewer line is being sized to take care of future sewage needs for developments planned in eastern Phoenix. Rogue Valley Sewer Services is contributing an additional $100,000 to build the new line. Tappert said the size of the sewage line could handle effluent from a city somewhat bigger than the current size of Phoenix. The new line would also handle anticipated growth on the east side of Medford that includes a light industrial area, a commercial area and residences. Reach reporter Damian Mann at 776-4476 or [email protected] . Advertisement s Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback www.bingo.com Home Security Systems Trunks, Footlocker Custom Build Computers Discount Hotel Reservations --> online casinos news Ashley Furniture HomeStore Send Flowers California Casinos GMAT Prep Windermere Van Vleet Sports Equipment Online Casino Reviews Entertainment Guide --> Online Casino Fundraisers Sudoku Online Casinos Canada Online Pharmacy