Site work for a water / sewer project in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

As a result of more recent State issued dam inspection reports, implement dam management plan to study hydraulics of the dam, generate capital improvement items for refinement, design and then implement designs for proper dam management improvements to ensure structural integrity of high hazard dam is maintained. The Town of Smithfield now owns this high hazard dam and prudent planning needs to be a priority to see that it is improved and maintained as a matter of public safety and welfare to minimize loss of property and life downstream. Studies to be conducted in earlier years of capital planning will identify larger construction projects to keep the dam in a safe and in an orderly working condition. Some potential projects will likely result in a dam embankment addition, low level outlet control addition and seepage prevention improvements. These planned expenses for this item also appear in the 15-year capital plan. The project is included in the City's 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of January 30, 2026, further details have not yet been identified. *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.