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Parking Lot for Mansfield Housing Authority

The Engineering Department surveyed, designed and obtained the permits for a 10-space parking lot off Park Street for Mansfield Housing Authority residents. The Engineering Department provided the construction layout, and the DPW constructed the lot this fall.

Jewell and Angell Street Roadway and Drainage Survey and Design

Since water lines were recently installed on Jewell Street and Angell Street, and the roads are scheduled for reconstruction and repaving by the DPW, the Engineering Department worked with Toomey & Munson to prepare drainage improvements for these streets. Plans for the drainage improvements of Jewell Street from Balcom Street to Nelson Way, and for Angell Street, have now been completed.

Mill and Spring Street Bridge Repairs

The Engineering Department followed up on some bridge repair work that had been identified in 1999 for the concrete repair of the Mill Street Bridge over the Canoe River and the Spring Street Bridge over the Rumford River. The Mill Street Bridge was built in 1939 and the Spring Street Bridge in 1914. The extent of the damages were at the base, walls and underside of the concrete slabs of the bridges, which through the years, suffered cracks and deterioration. Repairs of concrete were designed by a structural Consultant, Lichtenstein Consulting Engineers, and the Engineering Department obtained the necessary permits, prepared the bid documents and solicited bids. A contract was awarded to Debrino Caulking Associates, and both bridges were repaired in approximately two months during the Summer, at a cost of approximately $60,000.

County Street Bridge Repairs

The Engineering Department also followed up on the design of repairs needed for the County Street Bridge. Lichtenstein Consulting Engineers prepared plans and technical specifications concerning the bridge repair. The Engineering Department will obtain the necessary permits and prepare the bid documents for the repairs to occur in 2003.

Elm and School Street Bridges

Bids were advertised and contracts finally awarded by the Mass. Highway Department for both the Elm and School Street Bridges. Repair of the Elm Street Bridge began September 3^rd and a lane remains open for two-way traffic. This project may take up to two years to complete. On November 12^th, the School Street Bridge was officially closed to begin a total replacement of that bridge. This closure necessitated detours through the Cabot Business Park, which may be in effect for at least two years. A full set of traffic lights at the intersection of West Street and Forbes Boulevard was installed to handle this additional traffic. Since this is a highly-traveled and dangerous intersection, the Town of Mansfield is working with the State to retain these lights at this intersection after the detours are lifted.

Williams Street Bridge

For ten years, the Williams Street Bridge has been closed to traffic due to a very long, expensive and, needless-to-say, frustrating process to meet the requirements of the Mass. Highway Department and other State Agencies. The final hurdle was overcome this year when the State informed Mansfield that no further archeological studies or other requirements were necessary. Bids were advertised and originally due on November 5, 2002. After some additional extensions of the bid due date to December 12, 2002; nine bids were received, and five were under the estimated cost. The Mass. Highway Department has awarded the contract to E.T.&L Corporation for $1,221,475. Hopefully construction will start in 2003!

Fulton Pond Dam

The Fulton Pond Dam, which was substantially constructed in 1998, was completed in 1999; and has already passed some significant testing by Mother Nature. The Engineering Department worked to secure funding for the project, and worked with the design consultant to reduce the size of the spillway to reduce cost and minimize disruption to the area. The Engineering Department bid the project and provided limited inspections during construction. Currently the Engineering Department is working with the DPW to set-up inspection, and operation and maintenance procedures for the structure

Fulton Pond Dam

Canoe River Sewer and Water Project/Route 106

In 1999, the Engineering Department coordinated the design and specification development for over a mile of much needed new water and sewer lines for work on Route 106. The contract was awarded in June of 1999, and unfortunately proceeded slower than expected, with the majority of the paving not completed until the early part of December. The Engineering Department terminated the contractor in the Spring of 2000 and has been working with the bonding company to repair trenches, complete punch list items, and most importantly get the sewer pump station operational. During the course of the project, unexpected groundwater contamination was discovered in the area of the pump station. The source of the contamination was discovered and stopped, but a treatment system was required to decontaminate groundwater pumped out for the installation of the 20-foot deep pump station structure. Only by the hard work of our DPW personnel, was the Town able to complete this dewatering effort and installation within the needed time and well under budget. The bond company is now completing the above ground work on the pump station, with operation expected by the end of December. The Engineering Department has also been working with the state towards upgrading and improving Route 106 from Hope Street to the Eastman Street, which would eventually include curb-to-curb repaving of these areas.

Pratt and Chauncy Street Intersection

The Engineering Department surveyed, designed, and assisted in the layout of a new intersection alignment at Pratt Street and Chauncy Street, with construction being performed by the DPW. By eliminating two traffic islands and “squaring up” the intersection the Engineering Department was able to eliminate confusion and increase the safety of the intersection.

School, West and Willow Street Culverts

The Engineering Department performed survey, hydraulic modeling, design, and resident inspection of three box culverts in order to alleviate flooding. The project involved the installation of 170 feet of 6 foot by 3 foot precast box culverts, the relocation of telephone duct banks, as well as gas, water, and sewer mains. The final aspects of the project were completed this year.

Mill Street Sewer Project

The Engineering Department completed the design, prepared the specifications and bidding documents, obtained the necessary permits, solicited bids, administrated the construction contract, and performed the resident inspection services for the 2000-foot sewer extension along Mill Street. The work also involved coordinating detours and road closures with the Police, Fire, and School Departments, as well as with residents to minimize construction impacts. The project was recently re-paved and sewer service is expected by the first of the year.

Mill Street Photo

Memorial Park Parking Lot

The Engineering Department has surveyed, designed, and obtained the necessary permits to add 128 new parking spots that can be used by both the Library/Council on Aging and Memorial Park The Engineering Department worked closely with town officials and residents to best provide a facility that met the needs of the Park and Library/COA while being sensitive to the environment and residents. The Engineering Department provided all of the construction layout and field services to support the construction of this parking area. Construction of the facility is in progress and is expected to be complete in the spring of 2001

Other Past Projects

Designed and provided field engineering for the Plantingfield Drainage Project
Designed and coordinated the construction monitoring of the Branch Street Sewer Extension
Designed and inspected the James Street sewer replacement
Completed drainage analysis and design for the Plymouth Street Recreational Fields
Completed drainage analysis and design for the Windermere Drainage Improvements
Received and responded to flooding issues and started to track and organize critical areas that need to be addressed
Coordinated design, bidding and start of construction of the Sludge Compost Building
Coordinated small bridge inspections and assessments of: West Street over Rumford River, Mill Street over Canoe River, Spring Street over Rumford River, Plain Street over Bungay Reservoir, Balcom Street over Wading River, County Road over Rumford River, Maple Street over Canoe River
Coordinated the design and construction of the sidewalk replacement of the West Street Bridge
Coordinated permitting of the Williams Street Bridge, and started obtaining the necessary easements and land takings to support the State reconstruction
Conducted a House to House private inflow identification program as part of the I/I Elimination Program
Performed flow metering of the sewer system as part of the I/I Elimination Program
Coordinated television inspection of East Mansfield Sewer Interceptor
Purchased sewer television inspection system and began comprehensive television inspection program as part of the I/I Elimination Program
Updated the Sewer System Inventory and Map
Coordinated for the inspection of Kingman Pond Dam to identify deficiencies at the structure that resulted in low water levels within the pond; and to identify repair options
Working with the Foxboro Sewer Department concerning the sewer construction along Grove Street adjacent to the Town line
Reviewing and working with the Planning Department on the planned Rail-to-Trails bike path
Reviewing past and ongoing repair of the Chauncy Street railroad underpass and interfacing with state agencies for future permanent repairs.

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