A major expansion of the water main replacement program is being proposed by town officials in Andover. This could potentially double the pace of work on the infrastructure of the town over the next 10 years.
Carlos Hackas, director of the Department of Public Works, has outlined a proposal that will increase the rate of replacing water mains from two miles a year to four miles. The department would gradually ramp up the construction rate as funding becomes available.
He said that about 40 miles of water mains are considered either likely to contribute to complaints about discolored water or are prone to breaking and this expanded program will address the aging infrastructure that is causing these issues.
The plan for these capital improvements will cost $12 million beginning in the fiscal year 2027. Hackas said that this increased investment will enable the town to focus on sections of the system with a history of complaints about water quality and the older pipes made of cast iron.
As the Finance Committee raised concerns about the impact on traffic, Hackas said that his department will carefully coordinate all projects and ensure communication with residents ahead of construction. Mailers and flyer printing can be used to keep residents informed of such projects in their neighborhood.
This expanded project can take between 11 and 15 years to complete.
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