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Commission hears plan for large sewer interceptor replacement at MBTA crossing, continues hearing to February
Summary
Environmental consultants described a multi-segment sewer replacement project that will use trenchless pipejacking under the MBTA tracks and will temporarily disturb wetland resource areas for jacking pits; the Conservation Commission continued the hearing to Feb. 13 so staff can complete a draft order and review.
Environmental Partners and engineers briefed the Needham Conservation Commission on Jan. 23 about Phase 2 of a multi-year program to rehabilitate and replace segments of a large-diameter sewer interceptor that carries roughly one-third of the town—s sewage. The project area discussed centers near the end of Valley Road and an MBTA railroad crossing by the Herring Trail (DEP File 234-943).
Ben Mangan, project manager with Environmental Partners, said the overall project includes replacement work over a long run of sewer pipe; he described the scope as "about 23,100 linear feet" of pipe in varying…
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