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Bedford advisory committee authorizes RFP for phased siphon‑station upgrade
Summary
The Bedford Water and Sewer Advisory Committee voted to seek design proposals for a phased upgrade of the town’s siphon station, including safety, ventilation and automated valves, with a preliminary cost estimate of $850,000–$1,000,000 to be paid from the Sewer Investment Fund.
The Bedford Water and Sewer Advisory Committee on Nov. 13 approved staff to pursue a consultant and issue an RFP for a two‑phase upgrade of the town’s siphon station, citing safety risks, aging infrastructure and operational limits.
Committee members and staff described multiple safety hazards at the nearly 40‑ to 50‑year‑old facility: steep stairs with no fall protection, difficult ladder access to lighting and inadequate ventilation. Staff said automating siphon valves would reduce the need to send personnel down the…
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