8/27/2026
Charlotte Water (CLTWater) and contractor Insituform Technologies, LLC are installing a new lining inside the existing wastewater pipes behind homes along McAlpine Creek. Below are the next steps...
- Complete work behind Shandon Circle and work toward April Day Lane and then to Broken Oak Lane.
- Clear brush on the wastewater easement and install construction mats south of April Day Lane to Broken Oak Lane.
- Start the restoration process (grading, seeding) north of Shandon Circle.
- The greenway north of Johnston Rd will have temporary closures in mid- and late-September/early October to remove equipment and restore the area. Closure notices will be available on website and Nextdoor.
- Temporary greenway closures or alternate routes will occur at various times during the project.
- We will continue to update you as the project progresses. Once complete with this phase, crews will proceed with the project downstream to the McAlpine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
7/24/2026
Portions of McAlpine Creek Greenway Closed Due to Flooding from Construction Project
Charlotte Water is temporarily closing sections of the Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway due to recent rains and flooding associated with the wastewater project along the creek. Crews will be working this weekend and early next week to repair the protective matting on the greenway and restore access to the construction site. The greenway will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.
Affected Areas:
- North of Johnston Road near Lansbury Court
- Access point at Shandon Circle and the main greenway path
- North of the Toringdon Circle access
About the Project:
Charlotte Water (CLTWater) and contractor Insituform Technologies, LLC are installing a new lining inside the existing wastewater pipes between Post Ridge Court and April Day Lane. This pipe lining installation began in June.
Please note that temporary closures or alternate routes for the greenway may occur at various times during the project. Crews are working to minimize disruption to greenway users while ensuring continued wastewater service.
Greenway Trail Warning: Slippery conditions are likely, particularly on ramps. Riders are advised to dismount.
The project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2027.
5/4/2026
McAlpine Creek Wastewater Rehabilitation Project Phase 3 (April Day Lane to Vista Grande Circle)
Charlotte Water (CLTWater) is preparing to install a new lining inside the existing wastewater pipes serving customers between April Day Lane and Vista Grande Circle.
The project will start in late 2026, and construction will last approximately 1.5 years. This project will follow the current similar project along McAlpine Creek.
3/23/2026
McAlpine Creek Greenway Closed Ahead at Johnston Rd - March 23rd – 27th 2026
Charlotte Water (CLTWater) and contractor Insituform Technologies, LLC are preparing to install a new lining inside the existing wastewater pipes serving customers between Post Ridge Court and April Day Lane. The pipe lining installation will begin in June.
Greenway access will be closed near Johnston Road from March 23rd to 27th, 2026, to allow crews to install stone along the path for construction access. The contractor will construct a temporary greenway detour that will be available later in the project.
Greenway Trail Warning - slippery conditions are likely, especially on ramps; riders must dismount.
Crews will clear trees, bushes, shrubs, fences and other structures within the easements following the project alignment.
Construction will last approximately one year. Crews are starting between Poppy Hills Lane and Lansbury Court and working downstream. Temporary greenway closures or alternate routes will occur at various times during the project. We will continue to update you as the project progresses.
2/27/2026
Charlotte Water (CLTWater) and contractor Insituform Technologies, LLC are preparing to install a new lining inside the existing wastewater pipes serving customers between Post Ridge Court and April Day Lane.
Greenway access will be closed just north of Johnston Road from March 3rd – 6th 2026 so crews can begin preparing area for this necessary work.
The McAlpine Creek Greenway Parking Lot on Hwy 51/Pineville-Matthews Rd will also be closed during this work.
Greenway Trail Warning - slippery conditions are likely, especially on ramps; riders must dismount.
Crews will clear trees, bushes, shrubs, fences and other structures within the easements following the project alignment.
Construction will last approximately one year. Crews are starting between Poppy Hills Lane and Lansbury Court and working downstream. Temporary greenway closures or alternate routes will occur at various times during the project. We will continue to update you as the project progresses.