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5 Million Coming to Cape for Water Resource Projects
Public Works Pipeline continued from page 41 isting water storage tanks under 15-year maintenance agreements, and to construct a new 1.1 MG storage tank that will run in parallel with an existing 3 MG tank. With all that the community has spent and accomplished on water in the recent past, Foxborough still has over 25 miles of asbestos cement water main and an additional 30 miles of cast iron pipe that is beyond its design life of 50 years. This unseen (buried) aging infrastructure along with the newly formed, and over-reaching DEP PFAS regulations are putting Foxborough and almost every other water utility in Massachusetts behind once again. If the MassDEP PFAS levels are triggered in Foxborough it may re-
quire $10-$15 million at each water treatment plant location. The citizens/ratepayers in Foxborough cannot sustain that type of an increase. Beyond the water infrastructure, Foxborough residents are also requesting an increase in sidewalk reconstruction. Chapter 90 funding needs to be increased. The state needs to increase the $200 million funding level to help each and every city and town improve their local transportation system. It also needs to be sent directly to those towns that have spent years crafting short- and long-term plans to make these improvements. How has your municipality historically funded infrastructure projects? Does the Town utilize the SRF Loan Program through THE DRISCOLL CO. L.L.C. MassDEP for water infra structure projects? 331 CENTRE STREET, MILTON, MA 02186
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Foxborough Water and Sewer has been funding projects locally through bonding. Foxborough received a AAA bond rating and has been able to receive bonds averaging 2% and typically these water and sewer loans have been done in conjunction with other town projects. When Foxborough adopted a local meals tax it was voted to be used for OPEB’s (Other Post-Employment Benefits) and roadways. This additional funding has allowed Foxborough to increase funding spent on the pavement management plan over the underfunded Chapter 90 program. As meals tax declined over the last two years so did Foxborough’s ability to improve on our annual pavement management plan and RSR (Road Surface Rating) program. Foxborough has six regulated dams. The state mandates to perform inspections and repairs have gone generally unfunded. We have applied for and received funding for design and reconstruction of the West Street Dam. This will be reconstructed in 2022. We are hopeful the state Dam and Seawall grant program will grow and allow funding to be utilized for Phase 1 and Phase 2 inspections along with design and construction. continued on page 45
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As you know the long-awaited bi-partisan “Infrastructure Bill” was passed earlier this year and will be providing Massachusetts cities and towns with substantial funding opportunities for roadways, bridges, water, and sewer projects for the next five years (minimum). Is Foxboro weighing in at the statehouse for these funds, and does the DPW have some “shovel-ready” projects available for 2022 if necessary?
Our hope is that the bill allows for municipalities to spend the funding in the best way for their community. Unfortunately, when they are distributed through other grant programs, they don’t get evenly distributed. The Foxborough Town Manager has spent significant time discussing with our state reps how these Federal funds are being allocated and pushing for more local control. Foxborough has multiple water main, road paving, and sidewalk repair projects ready to go when funding becomes available. We have also just entered into a contract with an engineering firm to perform an analysis on our water system including potential costs to add PFAS treatment. Foxborough will be ready to spend any funding made available through the “Federal Infrastructure Bill.”
Foxborough has multiple water main, road paving, and sidewalk repair projects ready to go when funding becomes available. We have also just entered into a contract with an engineering firm to perform an analysis on our water system including potential costs to add PFAS treatment. Foxborough will be ready to spend any funding made available through the “Federal Infrastructure Bill.”
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