Ponce De Leon - Well #3 Water Improvement Project
Estimated Dates & Work Schedule
Anticipated End Date: 2020-02-01
Normal work schedule is Monday - Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Please note, start and completion dates are highly subject to change and in some circumstances, weekends and extended hours may be necessary.
Project Objective
JEA installed a new potable water supply well located at 3188 South Ponte Vedra Boulevard (A1A) near the Ocean Grande at Serenata Beach. This well was needed to replace an existing well that had reached the end of its service life and to plan for future growth in the area. This well is one of over 122 active wells that are part of a larger JEA regional water supply transmission system.
The second phase of this project will involved the installation of a new raw water main along South Ponte Vedra (A1A) from the new well site north to the Ponce De Leon Water Treatment Facility. This work was completed using the directional drill and open cut methods of construction. The design intent was to minimize disruption to the area, specifically the entrance to the Ocean Grande at Serenata Beach.
Roads Affected
South Ocean Grande Drive, A1A, South Ponte Vedra Boulevard
Project Area Map
Construction Conditions
Construction took place on JEA’s property, and within the St Johns County rights of way, and easements. The contractor required the use of very large drilling equipment, trucks and generators to install the deep Floridan Aquifer well. Construction activity onsite was continuous throughout the entire project.
The contractor was required to clear and grub the site all vegetation prior to construction. Once the drilling of the well was completed and the necessary equipment was installed, JEA fenced the property, installed a driveway and restored the grassed areas around the site and along South Ponte Vedra Boulevard (A1A).
Progress Photos
