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Washington Avenue Reconstruction Project. Public Informational Meeting. City of Chelsea. May 31, 2011. Why Project is Occurring. Poor Roadway Conditions Separation of Sewer and Stormwater Replacement of Water Replacement of Gas (by National Grid). What Does the Project Entail?.
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Washington Avenue Reconstruction Project Public Informational Meeting City of Chelsea May 31, 2011
Why Project is Occurring Poor Roadway Conditions Separation of Sewer and Stormwater Replacement of Water Replacement of Gas (by National Grid)
What Does the Project Entail? • Project Details • Geographic Scope of the Work • Heard St to Route 16 • Back of Sidewalk to Back of Sidewalk • Reconfiguration of Cary Square • Full-Depth Roadway Reconstruction Explanation • New Street Surface • New Sidewalks • Streetscape Amenities (Benches, Bike Racks, Trees, Etc.)
What Does the Project Entail? • Funding Sources • Municipal Borrowings through General Obligation • Sewer and Water Bonds • Chapter 90 Funds • Community Development Block Grant Funding • MWRA Grant and Zero Interest Loans • Total of $6M+
What Does the Project Entail? • Project Construction Schedule • Water, Sanitary & Drain - Spring/Summer/Fall 2011 • Streetscape – Spring/Summer/Fall 2012 • Completion – Spring 2013
Project Schedule • Contract has been awarded to J. Marchese and Sons • Work starts Monday June 6th • Work hours approximately 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday