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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
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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.
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)
PROJECT MILESTONES/ISSUES • 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
BENEFITS TO THE TOWN • 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
POTENTIAL CAPACITY ISSUES TO BE STUDIED AND ADDRESSED • Down stream existing sewers and/or pumping stations • MWRA flow limitations
POTENTIAL PERMITS • 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.)
Funding of Preliminary Study and Work • Engineering Feasibility Study • Legal Review and Support • Administrative • Organizational Support for Town Meeting