Sewer pipe bursting approved

Bastrop project to increase retail wastewater capacity with minimal disruption

BASTROP — City Council approved nearly $1 million to quickly and efficiently expand sewer lines along Texas 71 in Bastrop with a nondisruptive process.

Pipe bursting uses underground machinery to split pipes and pull replacement lines into place with almost no trenching required. City Manager Sylvia Carrillo- Trevino said the project is a resourceful way to replace undersized sewer lines and is already underway for several retail developments in the area.