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The Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s (BWSC) Fort Point Channel Sewer Separation Project involves separating the combined sewer system in the area adjacent to the Channel. The purpose of this federal court ordered project is to reduce pollution levels in Boston Harbor by substantially decreasing the number and volume of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) into Fort Point Channel and Boston Harbor. Combined sewers, found in many older cities, carry both sanitary sewage and stormwater in the same pipe. During heavy rainstorms, the stormwater takes up the greater portion of the space in the pipe and at times exceeds the capacity of the sewer system, which results in a discharge into a local body of water, known as a CSO. The project CSOs (BOS 072 and BOS 073)currently discharge into Fort Point Channel. The Fort Point Channel Sewer Separation Project will eliminate the existing combined sewer system in this area by establishing two separate systems – one for sanitary sewage flow and one for stormwater flow. When the project is completed, sanitary sewers will carry sewage flows to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s (MWRA) Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, while storm drains will discharge stormwater into Fort Point Channel. As a result, Boston Harbor will no longer be subjected to the harmful effects of pollution from CSOs during heavy rainstorms, and less stormwater will be sent to the MWRA’s plant for treatment. Project Coordination and Construction Activity BWSC is committed to working closely with the MBTA, Mayor’s Office, Boston Public Works Department, Boston Transportation Department, and other city departments and utilities to ensure the successful completion of this project. Effective project coordination will also help mitigate many of the short-term construction related impacts that will be associated with the project.
BWSC will adhere to all City Ordinances and
regulations governing construction in public roadways. Whenever possible, BWSC
will minimize temporary loss of on-street parking and will limit construction
activity to no more than several days in front of any particular home or business.
All dust, debris and excavate will be strictly controlled and monitored. In an
effort to streamline and expedite all temporary and permanent roadway
resurfacing activity, BWSC will complete all pavement restoration work as part
of this project under an agreement with the Boston Public Works Department.
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Project Area
The Fort Point Channel Sewer Separation Project area is generally bordered by Seaport Boulevard to the northeast, Boston Wharf Road and Haul Road to the southeast, Necco Court to the southwest, and by the Fort Point Channel to the northwest. A map of the project area is attached for reference. Work will also be performed at the regulator structures located at Mount Washington Avenue and Gillette Park. Land use in the project area is characterized by multi-story buildings that have been converted to professional offices and residential condominium complexes. Scope of Work
Sewer separation is accomplished by installing new
storm drains and converting existing combined sewers into sanitary sewers. In
addition, as needed, BWSC is also rehabilitating or replacing water mains and
sanitary sewers within the project area. The contractor, Jay Cashman, Inc.,
begins BWSC
and MWRA The Fort Point Channel Sewer Separation Project is mandated by a federal court order as part of the Boston Harbor Project. Because BWSC has extensive experience in managing sewer separation projects and is well equipped to complete these projects, MWRA asked BWSC to implement the separation project. Under the provisions of the agreement between MWRA and BWSC, MWRA will be responsible for eligible construction costs. The remainder will be funded by BWSC through its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for additional water and sewer system improvements being completed concurrently with this project. There are no funding provisions for new sidewalks, curbing or lighting. Any roads and sidewalks disturbed by separation construction will be restored by BWSC, however, upon completion of the project. Community Relations Program BWSC is committed to a proactive community relations program. The program is designed to keep residents, businesses and elected officials informed about the project by holding public meetings, listing details of the project on BWSC’s web site, locating a field office within the project area and meeting with community groups and elected officials as requested. In addition, before construction begins, a notice will be mailed announcing the work to be performed on the street. Any questions may be directed to Tom Bagley, Deputy Directory of Community Services, at 617-989-7000. |
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PROJECT CONTACTS |
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For further information on the project or to be added to the mailing list, please contact us. Thomas Bagley, BWSC Deputy Director of Community Services, 617-989-7000 Thomas Gibbons, FST Project Engineer, 781-221-1000 Hisham Saffarini, FST Resident Engineer, TBD Adam Horst, BWSC Project Engineer, 617-989-7459 Irene McSweeney Woodfall, BWSC Director of Construction, 617-989-7447 |
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