PROJECT OVERVIEW
This project will provide much-needed upgrading of outdated and undersized water and sewer infrastructure located on Pleasant Street (from Belknap Road to Temple Street) and on Temple Street (from Pleasant Street to the I-90 bridge crossing).
EXISTING water and sewer CONDITIONS INCLUDE:
- Gravity sewer main (sewer pushed by gravity) is from 1929
- Force sewer main (pressurized sewer pipes) is from 1955
- Sewer infrastructure has capacity issues, including sanitary sewer overflows
- Water main over 80 years old, mostly installed in 1939
- A portion of the existing water main is located under the granite curb, making it difficult to access for repairs
anticipated project work:
- Replace 3,730 feet of gravity sewer main
- Replace 1,580 feet of force sewer main
- Replace 5,000 feet of water main
- Install new water connections to side streets, valves, fire hydrants, and city-owned service lines
Project benefits once completed:
- New water main will increase fire flow protection, improve flow capacity and reliability
- New sewer main will accommodate increased wastewater flows
- Ensure better accessibility for future maintenance/repairs
PROJECT UPDATE - Spring 2022
Water and sewer design work are 90% complete. Work is on hold until funding is secured for construction.
