

In addition, the project aims to enhance the walkability of the main street district with additional crosswalks, curb bump-outs with trees and other landscaping features and more.ĭavis explained that only $356,000 in MVWD funds had been budgeted for the project. The work will significantly expand the capacity of the MVWD system through the business district in order to, for the first time, meet the required fire flow in the area. In last week’s meeting, MVWD General Manager Joe Davis said that the project began as a main line replacement in the downtown area.

Two other bids included JNJ Engineering at $3,471,744 and CG&B Enterprises at $4,370,805. The project was awarded to local contractor Eagle View Contractors, which was the lowest responsive bidder at $3,461,988.

The process has brought together a complex collaboration between MVWD staff, Clark County officials and Nevada Deparatment of Transportation planners. In a meeting held on Thursday, July 13, the Moapa Valley Water District (MVWD) board of directors voted to award a bid for the extensive project which has been in the planning stage for about two years now. And it promises to trigger a full makeover of the central commercial district of Moapa Valley. The Progress This rendering shows what the street level view of Overton Main Street is expected to look like after the MVWD water line replacement project is completed.Ī long-awaited water main replacement project, along with a signficant beautification effort, is expected to be getting underway soon in downtown Overton.
