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North End Water, Sewer and Drainage Project
Purpose
The Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s Water, Sewer and Drainage project involves the replacement of water mains and the replacement and rehabilitation of sewers and drains. The purpose of the project is to improve the water distribution system and upgrade aging sewerage and drainage systems in the North End.
| Project Updates | |
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| 7/12/2018 | NORTH END JULY PROJECT UPDATE | 8/3/2015 | August Update | 8/1/2015 | North End Work Schedule | 7/1/2015 | July Update | 6/29/2015 | North End Work Schedule | 5/29/2015 | North End Work Schedule |
Scope of Work
The work under BWSC Contract 15-309-007 includes the following:
- Replacement of 2,450 feet of combined sewers
- Replacement of 3,000 feet of water mains
- Trenchless rehabilitation of about 820 feet of combined sewers
Anticipated Impacts
The anticipated impacts include water service interruptions, noise, traffic and parking modifications, rodent activity, dust and general construction impacts. The contractor will be required to minimize impacts to the extent feasible.
Surface Restoration
Temporary restoration of roadways, sidewalks and other areas disturbed by construction will be completed under this contract. Permanent restoration will occur under a separate paving contract. Concrete or Brick sidewalks will be restored within six weeks, weather dependent.
Overall Schedule
- Water Main Replacement and Sewer and Drainage Replacement and Rehabilitation from Semptember 2016 to November 2018.
Project Coordination and Construction Activity
The Commission is committed to working closely with the Mayor's Office: elected officials; Boston Public Works Department (BPWD), Boston Transportation Department (BTD), and other City departments; other public and private utility companies; state and federal regulatory agencies; and, most importantly, with abutters to ensure the project is successfully completed. Effective coordination will also help mitigate many short-term construction related impacts that may be associated with the project.
Community Relations Program
The Commission is committed to a proactive community relations program during construction of this project. The program is designed to keep residents, businesses and elected officials informed about the project by holding public meetings, placing notices in local newspapers and posting updates on the project webpage, which will be available on the Commission's website at: BWSC.org
Before construction begins on a section of the street, a notice will be sent in the mail. The contractor is required to provide 48-hour notice to abutters for any anticipated water interruptions. Advisories and periodic updates and notices will be distributed to the project email list and on the Commission's website. Project staff will meet periodically with residents, businesses, civic groups, and elected officials to provide updates, as requested or appropriate.
Commission staff will work closely with affected abutters regarding issues such as pedestrian and vehicular traffic management, access to residences and business establishments, and maintaining access for deliveries and trash removal. The Commission will coordinate access and water interruptions with individual businesses and property owners/managers affected by any water main replacements.
During construction hours, a full-time Inspector will be onsite. To ensure a timely response, any concerns or questions should be addressed to field personnel. Contact the BWSC Inspector onsite or at the phone numbers listed in the Project Contacts box to the right.
In the event of an emergency during non-work hours, please contact the Commission for the fastest response at: 617-989-7000.
Please keep this notice for the relevant contact information.
Contacts
If you have questions or concerns about construction, please contact:
Boston Water and Sewer Commission - 617-989-7000
Irene McSweeney, Director of Construction, 617-989-7447
BWSC Project Engineer - Chris Dzidek - 617-989-7453
Dolores Randolph - Deputy Director of Communications, 617-989-7360
BWSC inspector onsite - Mike Kenney (Snow Hill Street) - 617-483-0150
BWSC inspector onsite - Rich Petrillo (Richmond Street) - 617-828-5241
Contractor Contacts
Derek Grossi - Project Manager - D'Allessandro Corp - 508-559-6400
In an emergency, contact BWSC's 24-hour, 7-day a week number at 617-989-7000.