THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024 Page 5 City enhances water infrastructure to improve water pressure and fire safety citywide Keefe Administration, DPW and Engineering complete Oak Island project after a seven-year stall Special to Th e Advocate n May, the City of Revere completed a $3 million rehabilitation of the water main infrastructure in the Oak Island neighborhood. The project was highlighted by installing two eight-inch water mains on Bridge Street, which replaced an aging six-inch pipe at risk of failure underneath the MBTA commuter rail tracks. Mayor Patrick Keefe played a pivotal role in expediting a plan with the MBTA to complete this project, which had stalled since it was fi rst planned seven years ago. “There was a very small window to complete this project with the Commuter Rail track closure, and I wanted to ensure that the Oak Island neighborhood got the infrastructure they needed. I’m grateful to our partners at the DPW, Engineering, and the MBTA for working together to complete this project safely and on time.” The City of Revere installed 900 feet of ductile iron pipe encased in a protective steel Patrick Keefe Mayor sleeve to shield the water main from the vibrations and pressure of the commuter rail traffic. The addition of two eight-inch mains created a redundancy that increased water volume and enhanced fi re protection in the neighborhood, which was previously serviced by a single line. In total, three lines were installed: two new water lines and a new sewer line. Fire Chief Chris Bright spoke of his support of the City’s efforts, commenting, “The water I infrastructure improvements performed by the City of Revere W & S Department have been of tremendous value to our fi refi ghters and residents: replacing antiquated and undersized water lines with new functioning fi re hydrants that deliver the needed pressure and water volume has increased the safety factor.” Chief Bright noted that the water improvements would also make work for fi refi ghters more convenient and effective, cutting down on the need to shuttle water from long distances: “This improves public safety and the quality of life for everyone. On behalf of the fi re department, let me extend our gratitude for the commitment and outstanding work being performed by the Water & Sewer Department, with the support of Mayor Keefe.” The Oak Island project underscores the City’s commitment to improving water infrastructure and water quality. The Library and Sewall Street neighborhood is undergoing a $4.9 million upgrade that brought 7,500 linear feet of SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welo welcome the loyal customers of tino Insur nce is p yal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM co eight-inch main. R&D Site Development LLC furnished new water mains on 17 streets, including 21 hydrants, 42 gate valves and 3,000 feet of copper on new house services. WATER | SEE Page 16
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