Infrastructure project not expected to impact Light the Park
Last April, First Utility District approached Farragut Municipal Planning Commission about its plans to replace existing sewer pipes from Turkey Creek Road to Village Green subdivision, closing the park.
The plans have been to replace aging infrastructure and increase sewer capacity for residents and businesses.
“The project will require several road crossings, greenway crossings and work in Founders Park at Campbell Station, an April press release stated. “The park will reopen in early fall. During this time the entire park will be closed to the public.”
However, while “work quality is proceeding well, the production has been slower than expected due to a significant amount of hard, unfractured rock in Founders Park,” said Edwin Deyton, P.E., engineering supervisor with First Utility District. “The contractor has been slowed by having to drill and hammer rock to allow for trenching, excavation and installation of new pipe.
“This has resulted in several weeks of delayed schedule, but the Town of Farragut has been a gracious partner in working with FUD’s schedule and necessary infrastructure upgrades,” he said.
When will work be completed? “The scope of work for the current contract is approximately 11,000 feet of sewer interceptor replacement, generally along South Campbell Station Road from Turkey Creek Road to the Village Green Subdivision,” Deyton said. “The Phase 1 contract is expected to be completed by Summer 2026.
When asked about the timeline regarding the Town’s holiday events, he said, “FUD’s work in Founders Park is currently constrained to the northern portion of the park, and utility work will be completed on or before Nov. 15.
“FUD will return in Spring 2026 to repave the southern parking lot in Founders Park, Deyton said. “FUD and Town are actively coordinating efforts to allow for both utility work and Christmas lighting to occur concurrently.
“Again, FUD truly appreciates the Town’s partnership, support and willingness to work together to support both utility and park activities,” he said.
