Back Bay/Beacon Hill
Bowdoin Street
Ashburton Place
Project Contacts
Chris Dzidek,
Project Director,
617-989-7450
Mike Sferazza,
Inspector,
617-383-3868
Joseph Umbro,
Umbro & Sons Construction Corp.,
857-593-0249
Contract Number:
16-308-006Project Summary
The project includes the excavation and replacement of existing water mains, valves, and hydrants and the replacement and rehabilitation of sewers and drains on Bowdoin Street and Ashburton Place.
Bowdoin Street – Beacon Street to Derne Street
- Replacement of 550’ of 1899 16” cast iron water pipe with 16” ductile iron zinc coated pipe
- Replacement of two hydrants
- Rehabilitation of 410’ of 12” vitrified clay combined sewer pipe with 12” structural liners
Ashburton Place – Bowdoin Street to Somerset Street
- Replacement of 350’ of 1899 12” cast iron water pipe with 12” ductile iron zinc coated pipe
- Replacement of one hydrant
| Water Phase | Scope of Work |
| Water Phase I: Feb | Water, sewer and drainage service investigations inside buildings within limits of work - COMPLETE |
| Water Phase II: May – June |
Install temporary water by-pass - COMPLETE |
| Water Phase III: July - Aug |
Excavation to replace water mains - ACTIVE |
| Sewer Phase | Scope of Work |
| Sewer Phase I: July | Clean and televise sewers and drains |
| Sewer Phase II: Aug | Excavate sewer/drain point repairs |
| Sewer Phase III: Sep | Install Structural Liners |
| Upcoming Work | |
| Phase IV: TBD |
Permanent Trench Repair |
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.
To minimize traffic impacts, excavation work along the Massachusetts State House will be coordinated with the State legislative summer session which coincides with Boston Public Schools summer recess.
Surface Restoration
Temporary restoration of roadways, sidewalks and other areas disturbed by construction will be completed under this contract. Concrete or brick sidewalks will be restored within six weeks, weather dependent. Permanent restoration will occur under a separate paving contract.