The Logan Township supervisors have approved the construction of 2,050 feet of sewer line in six scattered locations to serve 23 existing homes.

The project, which has the potential of opening up seven lots for additional development, will serve areas missed over the years in other sewer projects, according to Township Manager Tim Brown and Sewer Department Director Dave Pozgar.

The roughly $300,000 worth of work will be paid by township reserves, Brown said.

According to Pozgar, the project will include installation of:

n 800 feet of line on the south end of Jaguar Street in Lakemont to serve six homes, three of which are on an existing line of uncertain quality.

— 240 feet along Gage Avenue in Lakemont to serve two homes on Parrish Street.

— 140 feet in the alley behind Gage Avenue to serve one home.

— 310 feet in back of Orchard Avenue, starting at Sterling Street, to serve three homes.

— 560 feet along the south end Robin Avenue in Hileman Heights to serve five homes on the east side of that avenue.

— A short stretch to serve six homes in a cul-de-sac on East Hudson Avenue.

The Robin Avenue work could yield four residential lots for development on a three-acre parcel behind the homes to be sewered, according to Pozgar.

The Lakemont work could yield two residential development lots, while the Orchard Avenue work could yield one residential development lot, depending on zoning regulations, Pozgar said.

The Lakemont work could also allow for future connections to be made for existing homes now served by septic systems along Frankstown Road.

The project evolved out of a study of areas in the township not served by public sewer, Pozgar said. The study took into account the age of homes and current and projected malfunctioning of on-lot systems. The study set priorities for projects, with various areas designated for completion in five, 10 or 20 years. The current group of projects are on the five-year plan, Pozgar said.

By township ordinance, all the property owners need to hook up to the new sewer lines, as all will be within 150 feet of the lines, Pozgar said.

Property owners are responsible to pay the township’s tap fee of $1,540 and to pay for installation of laterals to connect their homes with the new lines, Pozgar said.

The average cost for lateral installation is $2,500 to $3,000, with costs varying mainly according to length, Pozgar said.

Low-to-moderate-income residents who own their homes, who are caught up on their taxes and who otherwise qualify can get their tap fees and laterals paid through the township’s Community Development Block Grant program, said Planning Director Cassandra Schmick.

Officials will open bids on May 18, Pozgar said.

The work will begin in early June.

The contract calls for the work to be complete in 90 days, Pozgar said.

Pozgar has been contacting the residents who will need to hook up to the new line to answer questions.

Mirror Staff Writer William Kibler is at 949-7038.