2017.08.14 Council Agenda Item 07

Summary

Resolution regarding West Falmouth Sewer Master Plan to support the overall plan and authorize funding the next step which is preliminary engineering for recommended current and near term projects.

A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes).

ACTION: Council action is anticipated.

Description

The West Falmouth Sewer Master Plan and Wastewater Report recommend $16 million in prioritized upgrades over the next 15 years. The plan is a blueprint for major capital work in three phases that will permit, but also necessitate, strategic financial planning by the Town.

Staff recommends as the next step conducting preliminary engineering of the following current and near term recommendations contained in the plan:

Current projects -

Slope Repair near Town Landing and Mackworth Point
Manhole reinforcement along Shoreline Drive
Risk assessment of flood prone assets
Infiltration reductions

Near term projects -

Middle Road Interceptor Replacement,
Falmouth Road Pump Station Upgrade,
Falmouth Road Force Main Extension,
Treatment Plant Dewatering System Improvements,
Lunt Road Pump Station Interim Upgrade,
Middle Road Pump Station Interim Improvements,
Treatment Plant Hydraulic Capacity Increase,
Brown Street Pump Station Interim Improvements, and
Clearwater Drive Pump Station Renewal.

More detailed cost estimates for these improvements and a preliminary financing plan will be included in the preliminary engineering work.

The attached resolution describes the process to date, the staff recommendation, and authorization for the Town Manager to expend Wastewater Department funds to conduct the work listed above and develop follow-up recommendations.

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