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Transformer arrives; crews continue CSO separation and pump-station work
Summary
Staff reported arrival of a delayed transformer, ongoing interceptor and pump-station work, and progress on lining and manhole transitions for CSO and wastewater projects.
Staff reported construction progress on CSO separation and wastewater infrastructure, noting the January 7 arrival of a delayed transformer and ongoing work on interceptors and pump stations.
A project manager said a transformer ordered for January had finally arrived after about two years of delay, but National Grid had not completed the grid-side hookup, which slowed contractor work. Methuen Construction and Joseph (contractor) continue electrical and bypass piping work. The contractor is installing a liner on the Weston interceptor and building a transition (10-foot) manhole to join 72-inch pipes on Main Street.
Work on main pump stations — Sanderson, Camden and Washington — and facility items including liquid oxygen, aeration, grit handling, scum pumps, sludge thickening and odor control are proceeding and were described as on time in staff reports. Staff said they had about $10 million of work remaining on the project package presented and that monthly invoices and retainage details were included in the meeting packet.
Kings Beach and other localized testing and cleaning efforts are continuing in parallel; staff said about 46 percent of certain CSO project work is complete. National Grid's delay in de-energizing a power line had slowed work in specific locations.
No formal votes were taken on construction items at the meeting beyond the loan authorization to finance project phases.
