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Project
Overview |
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The
Amesbury and Pearl Street Outfall
Project involves the relocation
of two outfall pipes, by constructing
new outfalls adjacent to existing
blocked and debilitated outfalls. |
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Map of Project Area |
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Why
is this Project Necessary ? |
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Cambridge’s
topography is very flat, which
makes the design, operation,
and maintenance of stormwater
drainage systems a problem.
This flat topography is further
disadvantaged by bordering and
discharging to a receiving water
that is controlled by a dam,
resulting in submerged outfalls
that are prone to blockage from
sedimentation.
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What
is Being Done to Fix the Problem?
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Through
this project, the City's contractor
has rehabilitated two stormwater
outfalls to the Charles River:
one at Amesbury Street and the
other at Pearl Street (at Magazine
Beach). Bank stabilization and
shoreline restoration at Magazine
Beach is in its final stages.
A playing field renovation,
coordinated by the Commonwealth’s
Department of Conservation and
Recreation, is a
separate project that will move
forward after the outfall project
is completed.
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Who
is Responsible for the Project?
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The
contractor for this project is
Modern Continental Construction.
DPW is providing construction
oversight on behalf of the City.
DPW's project manager is Dan Vallee. |
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What
is the Project Schedule? |
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Construction
started in February 2004 was substantially
completed in late 2005. Final
shoreline restoration at Magazine
Beach will be completed in early
2006. |
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Who
Will Address My Concerns? |
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For
information or assistance related
to this construction, please contact
Rebecca Fuentes, Community Relations
Manager, (617) 349-6948/ rfuentes@cambridgema.gov. |
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