Site work for a water / sewer project in Framingham, Massachusetts. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The project is for replacement and upgrading of approximately 2,750 feet of old 6-inch diameter cast iron water main infrastructure on Worcester Road (Route 9) Westbound between Concord Street and Caldor Road. Replacement includes new domestic and fire service connections to all businesses within the project area. This infrastructure is in poor condition and is between 50 and 120 years old, exceeding its service life and highly likely to fail due to the outdated material (cast iron). Even though some of the pipe was installed as recently as 1968, cast iron pipe produced in the 1950s and 1960s has been a major source of main breaks not only in Framingham but in utilities throughout the US. This water infrastructure serves major portions of Framinghams retail businesses, where emergency repairs and traffic disruption would be significantly expensive because of its location within state road limits. This project will improve water infrastructure in the area by increasing capacity for future demands, enhancing reliability of the system, improving fire flows and water quality, and reducing maintenance costs. This project is also an opportunity to address water and sewer needs together as part of a single construction package, resulting in reduced impacts to the businesses in the area and those who travel on this busy roadway.The project is for replacement and upgrading of approximately 2,750 feet of old 6-inch diameter cast iron water main infrastructure on Worcester Road (Route 9) Westbound between Concord Street and Caldor Road. Replacement includes new domestic and fire service connections to all businesses within the project area. This infrastructure is in poor condition and is between 50 and 120 years old, exceeding its service life and highly likely to fail due to the outdated material (cast iron). Even though some of the pipe was installed as recently as 1968, cast iron pipe produced in the 1950s and 1960s has been a major source of main breaks not only in Framingham but in utilities throughout the US. This water infrastructure serves major portions of Framinghams retail businesses, where emergency repairs and traffic disruption would be significantly expensive because of its location within state road limits. This project will improve water infrastructure in the area by increasing capacity for future demands, enhancing reliability of the system, improving fire flows and water quality, and reducing maintenance costs. This project is also an opportunity to address water and sewer needs together as part of a single construction package, resulting in reduced impacts to the businesses in the area and those who travel on this busy roadway. As of October 28, 2024, This project is included in the city's 2025-2034 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.