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Flood Mitigation and Utility Improvement Project - Phase I (Canal Street)

Phase 1 – Proposed Canal Street Utility Infrastructure Improvements

ObjectiveDesign, bid, and construct storm drain, wastewater and water utility infrastructure improvements in Canal Street by December 28, 2013.
PurposeComplete all subsurface utility work in Canal Street prior to commencement of the Canal Street Roadway Improvement Project (being funded by Transportation Improvement Program Construction Funding (TIP) in FY 2014) to avoid/minimize excavation in Canal Street after resurfacing has been completed.
Limit of WorkCanal Street – From Jefferson Avenue to Mill Street (approximately 6,800 feet)
Description of Work

Repair and rehabilitation of the following existing utilities:

  • Sewer: The scope will be developed based on a TV inspection of the existing sewer pipelines and manholes (being conducted by the City) and assessment of the inspections by W&C. No capacity increases are anticipated at this time.
  • Water: The scope will be developed based on coordination meetings between City and W&C. It is anticipated the work will be limited to valve installations and/or replacements. No pipe replacement or capacity increases are anticipated at this time.
  • Storm Drain: The scope of the physical repairs to the South River Conduit located under Canal Street are as outlined in Woodard & Currans’s Phase II Report for the South River Drainage Improvement Project, dated April 2011.

Construct a portion of the Canal Street Flood Mitigation proposed storm drain system within the limits of work (approximately 2,100 feet).

It is important to the City that your business and/or residence make us aware of any special needs you may have on a regular basis so that we can make accommodations in our construction schedules so that we try to lessen the impact of this project on your daily activities. Click here for a Special Needs Form complete and return to the Engineering Department so that we can be aware of this occurrence and accommodate your request.

Weekly Work Update - Two Weeks Look Ahead

07-08-201307-26-201308-09-201308-16-2013
08-23-201308-30-201309-06-201309-13-2013
09-23-201309-27-201310-08-201310-21-2013
10-28-201311-12-201312-03-201312-16-2013

Notices & Agendas

May 8, 2012 Meeting Agenda (SSNA)Feb 20, 2013 Meeting Notice (Businesses)Feb 26, 2013 Meeting Notice (Task Force)Feb 26, 2013 Meeting Agenda (Task Force)
June 19, 2013 Detour NotificationJuly 9, 2013 Test Shut DownJuly 11, 2013 Mayor's Letter Canal Street ResidentsJuly 17, 2013 Bypass Installation Shut Down
July 23/24, 2013 re-schedule Bypass Installation Shut DownAugust 1, 2013 Temporarily Water Shut DownAugust 6, 2013 Lower Canal St. after hours work noticeAugust 15, 2013 Temporarily Water Shut Down Canal St.-Loring Ave. intersection
August 26, 2013 Canal St. Closure at Ocean-Broadway intersectionOctober 25, 2013 Temporarily Water Shut Down - Hersy St.November 20, 2013 Temporarily Water Shut Down - Forest St.November 26, 2013 Temporarily Water Shut Down - Meadow to Laurel St.
December 9, 2013 Temporarily Water Shut Down - Mills-Canal- Washington St. intersectionDecember 16, 2013 - Canal Street Water, Sewer & Drain Project Update from the Mayor's OfficeApril 28, 2014 - Start of work notice - Paving Canal Street 

Helpful Hints & Additional Information

Helpful Hints During ConstructionsFlood Mitigation Project Construction PlansFlood Mitigation Project Presentation to the SSNA
Phase 1 South River Drainage ReportPhase 2 South River Drainage Report