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Soundside Road projects split across phases; Phase 3 pumping station costly but central to system
Summary
Staff described three Soundside Road phases: Phase 1 (36-inch trunk at ~$750,000) ranked third; Phase 2 connects Ridgeview Way to existing infrastructure; Phase 3 is a pumping station moved north (cost about $1.8M) that links multiple projects and can provide water-quality benefits when paired with infiltration.
David described Soundside Road Phase 1 as a relatively high-cost trunk installation (~$750,000) intended to reduce ponding along the corridor by installing a 36‑inch diameter trunk network. He said Phase 1 ranked third because of frequent flooding and numbers of residences affected.
On Phase 3, David said the pumping station originally shown at Deering Street was relocated north to an undeveloped parcel; staff estimates the land purchase and pump system will make Phase 3 expensive (about $1.8 million) but it would connect other projects and allow a comprehensive drainage solution for the area. Board members agreed that Phase 3’s infiltration/water‑quality benefits are important for grant eligibility.
