Water Storage Update December 2003

Many of you have been anxious for an update on the Water Storage Project. First we should relay some back-ground on the situation for those who weren’t at the annual meeting. On Bunker Hill Road, there is a foundation with roof that is supposed to serve as a water cistern in case of a second fire here at PRVA (the existing hydrants are sufficient to supply a single structure fire). It has been determined that this foundation does not hold water and we are required by the town build a replacement. An engineering evaluation was performed to determine what size water holding tank needs to be in place to properly protect our buildings, and what our options are for constructing a holding tank. Once the engineering firm made this determination, the next step was to have fire chief sign off on the recommended plans. With this done, the board could begin soliciting bids from contractors. 

Here’s the update: Our engineering firm, Thompson-Liston Associates, Inc., completed their calculations and recently presented their findings and recommendations to the Millbury Fire Chief. The Fire Chief has given his approval to go ahead with the installation of a new cistern as defined in the plans presented. The board is now contacting various contractors for bids and will review options for paying for this project. Construction should begin in the spring. Project updates and cost estimates will be provided when known.

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