Peirce Island Wastewater Facility Upgrade Project

This project is the largest that the City has undertaken. The Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) upgrade expands treatment at the plant to an advanced secondary process which removes organics and nitrogen. Progress videos are available on our YouTube page, shown below.

Project Contact

Terry Desmarais

Terry Desmarais

P.E, City Engineer
(603) 766-1421

Public Meetings

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Monthly public meetings with City staff, the Contractor and other officials involved in the project are typically held every third Wednesday each month at 11 a.m. in City Hall's Conference Room A to ensure that citizens are informed; these meetings are broadcasted and available on the City’s YouTube channel, with presentations and notes available at Wastewater Public Meetings. 

THE COMING WEEK

(Current Schedule 4/16/2018 - 4/20/2018)

Anticipated Construction Traffic Volume: High

This work this week will include, but not be limited to:

  • Continue subgrade preparation, install under slab piping, reinforcing steel and concrete for foundations and walls at the Solids Building
  • Install reinforcing steel and concrete for the Biologically Activated Filter Facility floors and walls
  • Backfill around the Biologically Activated Filter Facility
  • Install mechanical process piping in the Biologically Activated Filter Facility
  • Continue fit out, hold operator training and prepare to introduce flow to the Headworks Building
  • Continue mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry and roofing activities in the Grit Building
  • Install underground drainage and process piping throughout the site
  • Export excavated materials off site

 

PROJECT FACTSHEET

  • Start Date: September 2016
  • BAF Substantial Completion: December 2019
  • Secondary Permit Compliance: April 2020
  • Project Substantial Completion: May 2020
  • Final Completion: August 2020
  • Project Construction Costs:
  • Design Engineer: AECOM
  • General Contractor: Methuen Construction
  • Design Flow: 6.1 MGD average
  • New Treatment Processes:
    • New Headworks
    • Biologically aerated/anoxic filter (BAF) using the Kruger BioSTYR ™ technology for Secondary Treatment and Nitrogen Removal
    • Rotary screw presses for solids dewatering

NEWS & UPDATES

RECREATIONAL IMPACT ADVISORY

State Fish Pier: No restrictions – Open

Public Boat Launch: No restrictions. Open seasonally.

Four Tree Island Parking Lot: Open. 

Four Tree Island : No restrictions - Open.

Off-leash Dog Area: Closed. No dogs allowed on Peirce Island from the bridge. 

Peirce Island Outdoor Pool Access: Currently Unrestricted – Open seasonally. 

Map of Project Area

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Map of Peirce Island Project Area

 

Designated Map of Construction Traffic Route

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Designated Map of Construction Traffic Route

Recorded Meetings

Go To YouTube Playlist