About this Project:
The Northern Intermediate High Project will provide water system redundancy to MWRA's Northern Immediate High service area, which serves the fully-supplied communities of Reading and Stoneham and to the partially-supplied communities of Wakefield, Wilmington, Winchester, and Woburn.
MWRA supplies water to the Northern Intermediate High service communities through a single transmission main: Section 89. Because there is currently no fully-redundant pipeline for Section 89, it can not be taken out of service for inspection and repairs. The potential loss of Section 89 would result in a rapid loss of service in Reading, Stoneham and Woburn, and possible water restrictions in Wakefield, Wilmington and Winchester.
MWRA is installing a total of 36,000 linear feet of new water main varying in diameter from 12-in to 48-inch (Sections 110 and 112) and appurtenances such as valves, that will provide water system redundancy and allow MWRA to take Section 89 out of service for inspection and rehabilitation.
This work is to be performed through four construction contracts. The first contract was completed in May 2015. The overall project is expected to be complete in June 2020.
For more information, please contact Jeff McLaughlin at (617) 305-5762.
Work in Stoneham:
Under Contract 7067, MWRA contractors will install 13,200 linear feet of 48-inch diameter water main (Section 110) in Stoneham.
This work is expected to commence July 2016 and be complete in June, 2019.
For more information, please contact Jeff McLaughlin at (617) 305-5762.
Updates
June 16, 2020
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Work Update:
- Completed paving work on Marble Street and Main Street
- Overlay paving completed
- Planted trees in DCR Park near South Street
- Restoration (seeding)
Line painting on Main Street
Resoration of granite curbing
Hydroseeding outside of Gillis Pumping Station
Overlay paving on Pond Street
May 11, 2020
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Work Update:
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The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority is in the final phase of construction, completing the paving along DCR roads.
On Monday May 11th , the MWRA will start milling the existing DCR road paving starting at Gillis Pump Station all the way to Main Street. This work will take (3) days.
On Tuesday May 12th and Wednesday 13th, the construction detour which around Spot Pond will be re-instituted
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After the milling operation, restoration work will continue, but no detour will be needed.
The final overlay paving will occur the week of May 24th. Similar to the milling, it is anticipated that overlay paving will take approx. (3) days to complete. The detour will be in place for these three days.
MBTA buses and emergency vehicles are not subject to this detour and will be allowed through.
State Police details will be utilized to provide traffic and pedestrian safety during construction.
Construction work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thank you - stay safe
April 27, 2020
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Work Update:
- MWRA Staff working in Stoneham
- Paving work on Marble Street
- MWRA Project on Main Street in Stoneham in progress
- OVerlay paving will be completed
- Trees will be planted in DCR park along South Street
Paving on Main Street in Stoneham
February 27, 2020
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Work Progress: Total pipe installed: 64,630 feet. There is no planned activity during the winter months.
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Upcoming Work: Future paving of Marble Street, Main Street, south Street and Pond Street will resume in April 2020.
Overlay paving on Wright Street
Trench Paving on Pond Street
MWRA, Stantec and Albanese D&S staff on site at the Pressure Testing Chlorination Activation
November 4, 2019
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- Pipe production complete
- Pressure testing conducted by contractor
Main Street - Demobilization
October 8, 2019
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Work Progress:
- Installation of pipe production near completion
- Paving restoration has begun
September 12, 2019
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Barricades on Main Street in Stoneham
Local water main, Stoneham
Future 24-inch stub for next contract
South Street Paving
Pond Street paving
August 7, 2019
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Progress near Wright Street
June 4, 2019
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NIH pipe production to date
Pipe installation on South Street
June 4, 2019
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Updated Work Schedule:
- Pressure testing sections of pipeline
- Pavement restoration
Meetings with MassDOT and DCR:
- Work on staging plant with MassDOT in discussion
- Working extended hours also in discussion
South Street Pipe Installation
May 3, 2019
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Updated Work Schedule:
- DCR resumed work in March
- MassDOT resumed work in April
- Pressure Testing Sections of pipeline
- Meter 53-MWRA Ops/Stoneham shut down
- Information meeting held on April 24
- Traffic detour began Monday, April 29 (more details)
April 8, 2019
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Updated Work Schedule:
- Gillis Pump Station: Spot Pond-completed work
- DCR-Resumed work on March 18
- MassDOT – will resume work in April
- Pressure testing sections of pipeline
Upcoming:
- Meetings to discuss traffic to begin in April.
- Traffic message boards will notify drivers in advance of the construction that will be occurring.
Gillis Pump Station, Stoneham
Installation of 36-inch gate valve vault and valve at Gillis Pump Station
March 8, 2019
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Updated Work Schedule:
- Gillis Pump Station - working on stub connection
- DCR - no work until Spring
- MassDOT - no work until Spring
Gillis Pump Station, Stoneham
January 30, 2019
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Updated Work Schedule:
- 48-inch on Wright Street
- 48-inch along DCR roadway - DCR shutdown
- 48-inch on Main Street - Mass DOT shutdown
Wright Street - water line installation
December 1, 2018
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Updated Work Schedule:
- Near completion of 48-inch water main installation on Wright Street
- February 2019 – move to MWRA GIlls Pump Station on Pond Street in Stoneham
Wright Street - Water Line Installation
November 1, 2018
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New water services – removal of bypass
Wright Street pre-drilling ledge for future blasting
Main Street 48-inch water main installation
October 1, 2018
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Work update: 4,853 linear feet of pipeline installed to date.
Updated Work Schedule:
- 48-inch on Wright Street
- 48-inch along DCR roadway
- 48-inch on Main Street
Wright Street 48-inch water main installation
New Restraint on fittings
Main Street 48-inch water main installation
48-inch pipe blasting ledge on Pond Street
September 1, 2018
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Work update: 3,994 linear feet of pipeline installed to date.
- 48-inch on Wright Street
- 48-inch along DCR roadway
- 48-inch on Main Street
48-inch water main and local water main installation on Wright Street
Air release on Wright Street
48-inch water Main installation on Main Street
Pond Street hammering ledge
June 27, 2018
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* WATER MAIN SHUTDOWN NOTICE *
WORK ON WRIGHT ST
This notice is to inform you that Albanese D&S, Inc. (AD&S) has been contracted to work in your area to replace a portion of the water main in the Town of Stoneham in connection with the NIH Pipeline Section 110 Project for the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority.
You will experience interruptions in your water service on MONDAY, JULY 30, 2018 for new valve installations. Any interruptions of your water service will occur during the construction hours of 8:30 AM-3:00 PM, weather permitting.
We will strive to accommodate residents to the best of our abilities. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation while we work to improve the infrastructure for the residents in the Town of Stoneham. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your patience and understanding in this regard.
Contractor Superintendent: Andrea Ciano, 617-594-8144
Town DPW: Robert Radigan, 781-838-0656
MWRA Engineer: Alejandro Alvarez, 617-454-7571
Project Engineer: Christopher J. Eastman. 603-365-8483
June 1, 2018
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Progress Photos
Temporary water bypass system
May 4, 2018
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Updated Work Schedule:
- 48-inch main on Wright Street
- Pre-drilling for ledge on Main Street
- 48-inch main along DCR roadway
48-inch water main installation on DCR roadway
48-inch water main installation on Wright Street
Pre drilling ledge on Main Street
April 20, 2018
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Updated Work Schedule:
- Stoneham water main on Montvale Ave
- Pre-drilling for ledge on Main Street
- Mobilize to Gillis Pump Station
Montvale Avenue Water Main Installation
Montvale Avenue Traffic Detour
Main Street Pre Drilling Edge
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or email us. MWRA Contacts: Jeffrey McLaughlin (617) 305-5762 or on site: Alejandro Alvarez (617) 454-7531.
March 14, 2018
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Update: Montvale Avenue at Wright and Cottage Streets, Stoneham Rescheduled
The temporary closure of Montvale Avenue has been rescheduled due to weather. Work is now scheduled to take place Monday March 19, 2018. Updated info below.
MWRA is installing a new pipeline through the Town of Stoneham for additional water supply redundancy. To accomplish this work the pipe will need to cross several major roadways, including Montvale Ave. For safety reasons, it is necessary to temporarily close a portion of Montvale Ave. between 8:00AM and 4:00PM starting Monday March 19, 2018. Montvale Ave. will be closed at the intersection of Cottage and Wright Streets. Pipeline construction at this location will take approximately one week to complete.
During the closure of this section of Montvale Ave., it is necessary to detour traffic to adjacent roads in accordance with the attached plan using Lindenwood Road (orange dotted line) for vehicles.
Traffic detour signage will be in place as well as additional police officers to assist with the detour. Please allow extra time for your commute. Please note if you are a patient of a medical facility or a customer of a business within the detoured area please inform the detail police officer and they will allow you to proceed to your destination.
MWRA has recently implemented a new notification system called Everbridge for communicating information to residents regarding construction projects, community meetings and more. Once you sign up you will receive periodic updates on the progress of the construction project. We encourage all anyone interested in this project to sign up at
http://www.mwra.com/updates/everbridge/join.html.
The name of this project is the Northern Intermediate High (NIH), Stoneham.
We apologize for any inconvenience encountered as a result of this project. If you have
any questions please do not hesitate to call or email us. MWRA Contacts: Jeffrey McLaughlin (617) 305-5762 or on site: Alejandro Alvarez (617) 454-7531.
March 12, 2018
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Update: Montvale Avenue at Wright and Cottage Streets, Stoneham Rescheduled
The temporary closure of Montvale Avenue has been rescheduled. Work is now scheduled to take place Wednesday March 14, 2018. Updated info below.
MWRA is installing a new pipeline through the Town of Stoneham for additional water supply redundancy. To accomplish this work the pipe will need to cross several major roadways, including Montvale Ave. For safety reasons, it is necessary to temporarily close a portion of Montvale Ave. between 8:00AM and 4:00PM starting Wednesday March 14, 2018. Montvale Ave. will be closed at the intersection of Cottage and Wright Streets. Pipeline construction at this location will take approximately one week to complete.
During the closure of this section of Montvale Ave., it is necessary to detour traffic to adjacent roads in accordance with the attached plan using Lindenwood Road (orange dotted line) for vehicles.
Traffic detour signage will be in place as well as additional police officers to assist with the detour. Please allow extra time for your commute. Please note if you are a patient of a medical facility or a customer of a business within the detoured area please inform the detail police officer and they will allow you to proceed to your destination.
MWRA has recently implemented a new notification system called Everbridge for communicating information to residents regarding construction projects, community meetings and more. Once you sign up you will receive periodic updates on the progress of the construction project. We encourage all anyone interested in this project to sign up at
http://www.mwra.com/updates/everbridge/join.html.
The name of this project is the Northern Intermediate High (NIH), Stoneham.
We apologize for any inconvenience encountered as a result of this project. If you have
any questions please do not hesitate to call or email us. MWRA Contacts: Jeffrey McLaughlin (617) 305-5762 or on site: Alejandro Alvarez (617) 454-7531.
March 8, 2018
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Important Public Notice: Montvale Avenue at Wright and Cottage Streets, Stoneham
A reminder that a temporary closure of Montvale Avenue has been scheduled for Monday, March 12, 2018. Updated information below.
MWRA is installing a new pipeline through the Town of Stoneham for additional water supply redundancy. To accomplish this work the pipe will need to cross several major roadways, including Montvale Ave.
For safety reasons, it is necessary to temporarily close a portion of Montvale Ave. between 8:00AM and 4:00PM starting Monday March 12, 2018. Montvale Ave. will be closed at the intersection of Cottage and Wright Streets. Pipeline construction at this location will take approximately one week to complete.
During the closure of this section of Montvale Ave., it is necessary to detour traffic to adjacent roads in accordance with the attached plan using Lindenwood Road (orange dotted line) for vehicles.
Traffic detour signage will be in place as well as additional police officers to assist with the detour. Please allow extra time for your commute. Please note if you are a patient of a medical facility or a customer of a business within the detoured area please inform the detail police officer and they will allow you to proceed to your destination.
MWRA has recently implemented a new notification system called Everbridge for communicating information to residents regarding construction projects, community meetings and more. Once you sign up you will receive periodic updates on the progress of the construction project. We encourage all anyone interested in this project to sign up at
http://www.mwra.com/updates/everbridge/join.html.
The name of this project is the Northern Intermediate High (NIH), Stoneham.
We apologize for any inconvenience encountered as a result of this project. If you have
any questions please do not hesitate to call or email us. MWRA Contacts: Jeffrey McLaughlin (617) 305-5762 or on site: Alejandro Alvarez (617) 454-7531.
March 6, 2018
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A reminder that a temporary closure of Montvale Avenue has been scheduled for Monday, March 12, 2018.
Construction Update
Work underway:
- Stoneham water main on Cottage Street
- Pre-drilling for ledge on Main Street
- Mobilize to Gillis Pump Station
- Submittals
Construction Photos
Installation of 48-inch pipe at Cottage Street
Water main, Cottage Street
February 15, 2018
Construction Photos
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Layout, Gillis Pump Station
Water main, Cottage Street
For more information, please contact Jeff McLaughlin at (617) 305-5762.
April 7, 2017
Dear Residents,
A reminder that the MWRA will hold a public meeting on the MWRA Section 110 Northern Intermediate High Project (MWRA Contract 7067) in Stoneham:
Thursday, April 13, 2017
7:00 PM
Stoneham Town Hall
35 Central Street, Stoneham, MA
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority recently awarded the Northern Intermediate High (NIH) redundant water main construction contract to Albanese D&S Construction Company. This project involves the installation of 13,200 feet of a 48 inch water pipeline within the town of Stoneham. The contract also includes the installation of new water valves and new meters. Albanese D&S plans on performing the work in phases.
The first phase of work will begin the week of April 10, 2017. This phase of work involves the installation of a temporary water bypass system. The bypass system will be in place until late fall of 2017. Once this first phase of work is complete then the contractor will begin to install the 48 inch water line. The current area of work will take place on Cottage Street between Lindenwood Road and Williams Street. Work hours will be from Monday through Friday from 7AM-4PM.
The MWRA has met with Stoneham’s’ DPW office, Police and Fire Departments, and other offices to review the construction plans, traffic plans, police detail plans, and other important information to insure the project advances with everyone’s cooperation.
As mentioned you will begin to see this construction activity beginning the week of April 10th. Construction activity will increase as the weather improves. For more information on the project please visit the MWRA.com web site and search for The Northern Intermediate High (NIH) project. If you have any questions kindly contact MWRA’s community relations manager Jeff McLaughlin at 617-305-5762 or you may email him at Jeffrey.McLaughlin@mwra.com.
MWRA has recently developed a new notification system for communicating information to residents regarding construction projects, community meetings and more. Once you sign up you will receive periodic updates on the progress of the construction project. We encourage all residents to sign up at http://www.mwra.com/updates/everbridge/join.html.
April 5, 2017
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority invites you to attend a public meeting on the MWRA Section 110 Northern Intermediate High Project (MWRA Contract 7067) in Stoneham:
Thursday, April 13, 2017
7:00 PM
Stoneham Town Hall
35 Central Street, Stoneham, MA
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If you have any questions kindly email Jeff McLaughlin or call (617) 305-5762.
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