Renovation of a water / sewer project in Andover, Massachusetts. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

UPDATE :The Town has five (5) drinking water storage tanks, with an aggregate volume of 13.8 million gallons, serving three (3) distinct water service areas in town, as well as North Reading. The tanks are further described as follows: • Wood Hill Storage Tank No. 1, Steel, 1 MG (feeds Andover) • Wood Hill Storage Tank No. 2, Concrete, 3 MG (feeds Andover) • Prospect Hill Storage Tank No. 1, Steel, 0.8 MG (feeds Andover and North Reading) • Prospect Hill Storage Tank No. 2, Concrete, 3 MG (feeds Andover and North Reading) • Bancroft Reservoir, Concrete, 6MG (feeds Andover and North Reading) During a 2023 inspection of the two 3 MG tanks (bolded above), significant concrete deterioration was noted. Further, the tanks vents and hatches were found to be in the need of replacement due to age and health and safety considerations. The tanks provide clean and safe drinking water to water customers in Andover and North Reading, and as such, are a critical component of the water system. The purpose of this project is to prevent further degradation of the tanks, while prolonging the tanks’ life span. Project is in Town of Andover capital budget fy 2026-2030 CIP ________________________________________________________________________ This project will focus on the rehabilitation of Wood Hill Storage Tank No. 2 and Prospect Hill Storage Tank No. 2, including concrete restoration, replacement of the tanks' hatches, replacement of the tanks' vents, exterior protective coating, and other miscellaneous site work. As of August 13, 2024, this project is included in the city's 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) *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.