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RDA to fund 8‑inch water service; irrigation backflow replaced after repeated failures
Summary
Staff told the authority the RDA will pay $42,000 to install an 8‑inch water service to 600 Duval Street; staff also reported replacing a failed irrigation backflow preventer (expected cost ~ $2,500) and plans to remove the backflow device from site for winter storage to avoid freeze‑damage.
The Fall River Redevelopment Authority heard May 28 that it will pay $42,000 to install an 8‑inch water service for 600 Duval Street after MassDOT declined to cover the cost, and that staff replaced a failing irrigation backflow preventer and plan to store the device indoors during winter months.
Karen Martin, project manager, told the authority MassDOT had determined the water service installation would not be covered under the DOT enterprise…
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