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This project is a necessary to provide improved wastewater treatment for the Towns of Nassawadox, Exmore, Keller, Onley, Onancock, Accomac, and Wachapreague and improve sanitary sewer service reliability to existing customers of Accomack County. This project will provide new and updated infrastructure that will help ensure the Eastern Shore Towns’ and HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
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Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained; flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed. If detours are needed, signage will be placed. Access to residences for local traffic will be maintained.
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The contractor will ensure that access to residences and at least one entrance to businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.
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Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
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Where work requires the removal of asphalt, curb, gutters, driveway aprons, and grass, these surfaces will be restored upon completion of the project.
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The typical construction noises such as equipment engines, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, etc. should be anticipated.
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HRSD does not have a mandatory connection policy to its wastewater system. The decision of whether someone must connect is left to each individual locality in the HRSD service area.
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The contractor has negotiated with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity, and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
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Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.
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The estimated cost for the project is $34 million and will be financed by a combination of grants, loans, and wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.
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Regular project updates are posted on the HRSD website at www.hrsd.com/construction-status. You may also sign up at www.hrsd.com/subscriptions to receive an email notification whenever the website has an update about the project.