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Engineers present two fixes for Bexside Road flooding; gravity line priced at ~$490,000
Summary
Tomiko Engineering presented two primary options to address flooding on Bexside Road: a gravity sewer (~$490,000 estimate) and a low‑pressure force main (~$386,000 estimate), with a contractor's prior rough estimate of $275,000–$325,000; council will hold a follow-up meeting with residents and staff.
Council members and residents spent an extended segment of the meeting on flooding and sewer backups on Bexside Road. David Tomiko of Tomiko Engineering Technologies described two engineering solutions: a gravity sewer — which he estimated would cost approximately $490,000 and is the long‑term, lower‑maintenance option — and a low‑pressure force main using 3‑inch HDPE pipe with grinder pumps at each building, estimated at about $386,000.
Tomiko noted a contractor’s informal estimate from December 2024 of $275,000 to $325,000 but said those numbers were preliminary and subject to on‑site unknowns such as ledge and boulders. Residents described recent sewage backups and asked the council to avoid a short‑term fix that would require later double work; they urged a solution that addresses both sides of the street to avoid duplicative future expense. Councilmembers suggested a follow‑up meeting including engineers, residents and town staff to resolve easements, routing (roadway vs. rear easement), and funding strategies.
No vote to select a construction option was taken; council moved to continue the matter to a follow‑up meeting and to include the item on an upcoming agenda tied to a special election schedule. Council members emphasized avoiding temporary 'band‑aid' solutions that could cost taxpayers more in the long run.
