ROUTE 27 (PARK STREET) CORRIDOR SEWER EVALUATION Mark J. Thompson, P.E. Gus O’Leary Kleinfelder / S E A Consultants Inc.
PRELIMINARY PLAN OF PARK STREET (Route 27) CORRIDOR SEWER STUDY AREA STUDY AREA – Extends from Brockton/Stoughton municipal line, southerly along Park Street (Route 27) to the northerly line of future Fano Drive.
3 GOALS OF THE STUDY Determine the feasibility of constructing a sewer system extension along the Park Street Corridor, including: Sewer extension area, limits and and components Sewer System Capacity (identify current and projected sewer flows) Overall Capital Cost Project Funding and Financing Options Permitting Requirements – MEPA, MassDOT, etc. Potential Funding Sources – matching project to funding sources Public or Private Project – feasibility of privately constructing project Implementation Steps Fiscal Benefits to the Town (study will identify new revenue from growth generated by project)
4 Selecting Public vs. Private Funding Options Town Meeting Approval for Design Funding (if Public Funding Option Selected) Funding and Financing (Selecting Programs) Town Meeting Approval for Construction Funding Cost Allocation Technical & Construction Issues Land Acquisition/Easements Permitting Construction Operation and Property Sewer Connections PROJECT MILESTONES/ISSUES
5 Retain Existing Commercial Tax Base Potential to Expand Existing Businesses and Attract New Businesses Expand Commercial Tax Base and Revenue Increase Jobs No or Minimal Cost to the Town BENEFITS TO THE TOWN
6 PRELIMINARY PROJECT AREA
7 Down stream existing sewers and/or pumping stations MWRA flow limitations POTENTIAL CAPACITY ISSUES TO BE STUDIED AND ADDRESSED
8 Mass DEP (Sewer Extension) Mass DOT (State Highway) MWRA (Additional Capacity) MEPA (1/2 mile or more off road sewer) EPA NPDES Stormwater Construction Permit Local Approvals (Conservation Commission, etc.) POTENTIAL PERMITS
9 Preliminary Project Schedule and Implementation Steps
10 Funding of Preliminary Study and Work Engineering Feasibility Study Legal Review and Support Administrative Organizational Support for Town Meeting
11 Questions and Next Steps