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The Town of Milton Engineering Department serves many functions. The Department is responsible for the design, oversight, and management of capital construction projects, including improvements to roadways, traffic systems, and water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure. The Engineering Department also serves to permit and inspect all excavations within the Town’s right-of-way-limits and to provide parcel and utility in information to the general public.
Annual Capital Construction Projects
Water - Each year the Engineering Department designs, bids, and oversees a major water infrastructure improvement project. These projects mostly involve relaying old, unlined and clogged water mains to increase water pressure, quality, and fire protection throughout the Town. The Town receives roughly $600,000 from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) yearly to perform this work. By developing plans, specifications, and bid packages in-house, most of this money can be spent on the construction phase rather up front on consultant fees.
Drainage - The Engineering Department is also responsible for the design and oversight of the Town’s 10-year stormwater capital plan for improving drainage. This capital plan targets a specific area of Town each year to restore the drainage system to full capacity. This includes creating two bid packages per year; one for investigative purposes, and for repairs and construction. The investigative phase of the project includes sediment removal from drainage pipes and television inspection of the pipes for damage or flaws. The construction phase includes repairing any deficiencies found in the first phase of the project.
Road Work - Each year the Town receives roughly $380,000 from the State to perform resurfacing projects on local roadways (Chapter 90 funds). The Engineering Department is responsible for allocating these funds to ensure the Town’s road network remains in good working order. It is important to carefully select candidates for resurfacing each year, as these funds typically allow for the completion of only two miles of roadway. The Town of Milton currently has approximately 90 miles of local roadway within its borders.
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