MASSENA â A project that has been in the works for several years will still be in the works for some time to come.
Planning for the East Massena Consolidated Water District has been put on hold because materials needed for the project are either unavailable or are beyond what had been budgeted.
âThe water line is on hold for the same reasons that every construction job has been put on hold. Itâs been very difficult to get some of the materials,â Town Supervisor Steven D. OâShaughnessy said.
One material in particular thatâs difficult to find is copper for the copper laterals they were going to use to replace damaged lines leading to the houses. He said they likely would not be able to get those materials until late fall, which would have been the end of the construction season.
MASSENA â A project thatâs been in discussion since 2017 is moving forward.
The Massena Town Council held a public hearing this week to take comments on its plan to replace the deteriorated water main lines in the East Massena Consolidated Water District.
Following the public hearing, it adopted a resolution to authorize the preparation of plans, specifications, estimate contract and bid work for the project. Members also approved a resolution to adopt a serial bond and bond anticipation note. The project is estimated at no more than $4 million, and the estimated cost to the average residential user in the district will be an additional $433.62 per year.