CIVIL & UTILITY DESIGN
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C&C staff are adept at civil/roadway/ sitework design. One current project exemplifying this expertise is the Southwick Road Bridge over the Little River in Westfield, MA for MassDOT. Key project details include:
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major horizontal and vertical realignment to improve safety.
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new State Highway Layout.
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bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.
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wetland mitigation.
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2 intersections with synchronized signals.
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staged construction for maintenance of traffic.
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lighting, signage, and landscaping.
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construction phase services.
Design of drainage improvements are a major activity on many projects. One recent successful project is the MBTA Alford Street Bus Garage Improvements pictured above. Key project details include:
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large drainage pipes up to 48" diameter.
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ten outfalls to Mystic River.
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tide gates to protect against tidal flows.
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powered sluice gates for backup protection against severe flooding.
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subsurface utility exploration to protect existing site utilities.
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7 water quality treatment units.
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2 rain gardens.
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construction phase services.
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Protection and / or relocation of utilities is a critical element of many projects for roadways and facilities of all types. One current project for which C&C is providing extensive utility design and coordination with the structural designers is the improvements to Symphony Station for the MBTA. Key project details include:
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high traffic urban intersection.
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historical abutting buildings.
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extensive Subsurface Utility Exploration (SUE) program.
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Boston Water and Sewer services.
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National Grid gas service.
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Eversource service.
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Comcast service.
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MBTA Green Line power.
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steam distribution piping.
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