Site work for a water / sewer project in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Design plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

This project is included in the City of Newburyport's fiscal year 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of November 15, 2023, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified. A firm timeline for construction has not been established; however, funding is allotted to fiscal year 2025. A detailed scope has not yet been released. A new Pump Station & Raw Water line from the Indian Hill Reservoir in some configuration to the existing Raw Water Station located on RT113. This concept has historically been discussed by staff and consultants for over twenty years. This is another project that addresses redundancy and resiliency (See 2020-21 Water Resource Protectn Plan from Tighe & Bond). The Upper & Lower Artichoke Reservoirs are stressed by high nutrient loading and potential flooding from the Merrimack River. These are current issues now that have a potentially higher negative impact to source water quality in the future. This project will give the City the ability to utilize the reservoirs system in a more efficient way, while addressing water quality issues (Algal Blooms & Flooding). This will set the Reservoir System up with more flex ability for future in Lake Treatment scenarios. Year 1: 0-30% design, Year 2: 100% design and bidding, Year 3: Construction. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.