Summary
A bid from Gillespie Construction, LLC to replace aging PVC water main pipes along Commerce Boulevard and Commerce Circle was headed to the council for action. It would affect water service reliability for homes and businesses in that area.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 5, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
The project was already budgeted in FY2026, so no new money was expected.
Residents and businesses along Commerce Boulevard and Commerce Circle get more reliable water service.
People who live or work near CR 52 may deal with temporary construction noise, detours, and access headaches while the bridge is built.
Mentions & discussions (7)
City Council (Work) - Nov 2, 2026
The city is moving forward with right-of-way and property acquisition to expand the Pelham Greenway Trail. This project will enhance local recreation and pedestrian connectivity once completed.
City Council Meeting - Oct 19, 2026
The council accepted Gillespie Construction's winning bid to replace aging PVC water main pipes on Commerce Boulevard and Commerce Circle.
City Council (Work) - Oct 5, 2026
A bid from Gillespie Construction, LLC to replace aging PVC water main pipes along Commerce Boulevard and Commerce Circle was headed to the council for action. It would affect water service reliability for homes and businesses in that area.
City Council Meeting - Jul 9, 2026
Bids for replacing the Appaloosa Trail water main, adding an emergency generator at the Buck Creek sewer lift station, and painting the wastewater plant were on the docket. These keep water and sewer service reliable.
City Council Meeting - Jun 4, 2026
Harrison Contractors, LLC's low bid was up for acceptance to replace the aging water main on Mallard Circle — a reliability upgrade for that neighborhood's water service.
City Council Meeting - May 7, 2026
A contract with Skipper Consulting will design a traffic signal and intersection improvements at CR-11 and Grey Oaks Parkway — a safety fix neighbors have pushed for since 2021.
Pelham flyover bridge to ease CR 52 congestion at railroad, boost emergency response times
Pelham flyover bridge to ease CR 52 congestion at railroad, boost emergency response times WBMA
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