Glenwood elevated water storage tank sandblasting, painting to begin Monday

TYLER — The elevated water storage tank rehabilitation project at the intersection of North Glenwood Boulevard and North Gaston Avenue in Tyler will continue on Monday with sandblasting and painting on the outside of the structure. Crews will be constructing a containment system around the water tower to conceal the sandblasting and painting. According to a news release, residents may hear some higher than normal noise occurring at the site during the sandblasting operations. Crews will be onsite Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Water service will not be disrupted for this project.

“This maintenance work prevents corrosion and extends the life of the water storage tank,” said Utilities Director Kate Dietz as quoted in the release. “We want the longest life we can get from a water storage tank while maintaining water quality and safety standards.” The $1,042,325 rehabilitation project began in October 2021 when the 500,000-gallon storage tank was taken out of operation while welding and other internal and external steel components of the structure were repaired. The project is scheduled to be completed in April 2022. The project is funded through the Tyler Water Utilities Fund.