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Barnstable details sewer construction timeline, treatment-plant projects and eased watering rules
Summary
DPW communications manager Kelly Collopy said sewer construction on main roads will continue through June with three active work zones, neighborhood summer work approved in Osterville, wastewater facility upgrades ongoing, and the Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board voted to lessen watering restrictions to one day per week under a level-one drought.
Kelly Collopy of Barnstable's Department of Public Works presented the town's water resources update, saying, "Sewer construction will continue on main roads through the end of June," and outlining three active work zones, neighborhood summer work and outreach the town has mailed to affected property owners.
Work zones and schedule: Collopy described three active zones — Shoot Flying Hill Road in Centerville (weekday closures), an overnight portion of Route 28 in Centerville (evening to early-morning work) and a Barnstable Road section in Osterville (weekday closures). She said active construction will continue through approximately June 18, with a pause on June 19 for Juneteenth and temporary restoration and demobilization through June 26.
Neighborhood summer work: the contractor for the Route 28 West sewer extension has approval to continue limited summer work on Marion Way and Oldham Road Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; the town emphasized localized traffic impacts and said it coordinated with businesses to maintain access.
Community outreach and access: the town mailed direct notices to more than 300 property owners with project maps, schedules and project contact information; Collopy said local and emergency access are maintained and the DPW is coordinating with police, fire districts and USPS to minimize disruptions.
Treatment-plant projects: Collopy reported ongoing construction on upgrades to the water pollution control facility and the Straightway water treatment project for the Hyannis water system, with no significant update beyond continued progress and with project updates posted on Barnstable Water Resources.
Drought and watering guidance: Collopy said the Cape Cod region has been downgraded to a level-one mild drought and that the Barnstable Municipal Water Supply Board "voted to lessen, not eliminate, but lessen non-essential water use restrictions." She explained sprinklers and automatic irrigation are permitted one day per week, handheld hoses and drip irrigation remain allowed, and outdoor watering hours are 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
What to expect next: the town will host sitewalks with contractors to identify maintenance before seasonal demobilization, will continue outreach and mailings to affected property owners, and will post updates via Barnstable Water Resources and the town website.
