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Preliminary cost estimates put Needham center alternatives in the low‑to‑mid‑$10 million range; Chapter 90 and state grants could help cover costs
Summary
Project staff presented order‑of‑magnitude estimates: the 4‑lane alternative ≈ $12.4M (with contingency), hybrid ≈ $15.3M and 2‑lane ≈ $15.4M under 2028 assumptions. Town staff discussed Chapter 90 balances, the expanded Complete Streets grant program and potential MassWorks support.
At the Nov. 19 meeting the project team presented order‑of‑magnitude cost estimates for the three alternatives and discussed likely funding sources.
Presenter (Speaker 3) said the 4‑lane alternative subtotal was roughly $8.9 million before inflation and contingency; with a 5% annual inflation assumption to 2028 and a 20% contingency, the total was shown as approximately $12.4 million. The hybrid alternative was estimated at…
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