Queenston Sewer Improvements

In Planning Sewer

This sewer separation project along portions of Queenston Street, Lucina Avenue, Wayside Street, and Walton Avenue in the Carrick Neighborhood will help to reduce nearby flooding and basement backups.

Progress & Status

90%
Design Complete

Phase One: Phillips Park Stormwater Project

Phase Two: Queenston Sewer Improvements

  • Separate wastewater (sanitary sewage) from stormwater in 825 feet of existing combined sewer pipes. 
  • Install new sanitary sewer pipes to convey only wastewater.
  • Convert existing combined sewer pipes into dedicated storm sewer pipes to create more room for stormwater.
  • Decommission certain existing sanitary and storm sewer pipes.
  • Possible installation of sanitary and storm sewer pipes to connect buildings to respective sewers (field and engineering investigation pending). 

Additional Information

  • The PWSA project team is working with some impacted residents to obtain temporary easements that will allow PWSA crews to complete construction. 

Locations & Schedule

Location Details:
Queenston Street from Lucina Avenue to Fairland Street, Walton Avenue from Queenston Street to Wayside Street, and a portion of Lucina Avenue between Queenston Street and Wayside Street

Start Date: Construction Expected August 2023 (Pending Permits)

Completion Date: TBD

Map of the Queenston Sewer Improvements project area on portions of Queenston Ave, Walton Avenue, and Lucina Avenue

Queenston Street and Lucina Ave
PIttsburgh, PA 15210
United States

Project Contacts

If you have questions, please contact the Project Manager

Project Manager :
Maria Natoli
412-255-8800 ext 2604
mnatoli@pgh2o.com

If you have questions, please contact the Communications Project Manager

Construction Communications Project Manager :
Mora McLaughlin
412-689-4137
mmclaughlin@pgh2o.com