City Relies on Manhole Replacement System to Complete Massive Repair and Restoration Project

Problem: Several years ago, the city of Ames, Iowa, began a massive-scale repair and restoration of its sanitary sewer system. The team was warned that with projects such as this, residents can get anxious when their street is shut down and the sewer is torn up, especially when the repairs drag on and on. Solution: In an effort to reduce the project’s timeline, materials, labor and overall costs, the city’s engineering team decided to use a Mr. Manhole cutter to complete the work. “The manhole technology is incredibly fast,” says Eric Cowles, a civil engineer with Ames. “On a good day,