Scituate has kicked off the next phase of its North Scituate Sewer Expansion Project, with land survey work now underway along key roads in the project area.
The survey, which begins this week, focuses on the proposed route of a sewerage forcemain pipeline. It is being conducted by the town’s engineering consultant, Civil Design Consultants Inc. (CDCI), and is expected to continue for two to four weeks. Crews are working along Country Way, Branch Street, and Beaver Dam Road, all within the public right-of-way. No access to private property is anticipated.
The broader sewer expansion will bring new wastewater infrastructure to North Scituate, replacing aging septic systems and positioning the area for long-term residential and commercial growth. The project covers the neighborhood surrounding Gannett Road, Country Way, and the North Scituate MBTA station.
Following a review of five possible pipeline alignments, the town selected “Alternative B1” as the preferred route. The gravity-fed design minimizes long-term maintenance and construction costs while reducing the need for energy-intensive pumping systems.
The project includes approximately 3,000 feet each of gravity and low-pressure sewer, along with nearly two miles of forcemain. Wastewater from the new service area will be pumped to the town’s existing treatment plant via a new pump station to be constructed in North Scituate.
Preliminary design was completed in 2024. The project is currently in the design and permitting phase, with 90% design completion targeted for between July 2025 and January 2026. Construction is expected to begin in November 2026 and be completed by June 2028.
To help offset costs, the town has applied for a $5 million MassWorks grant. If awarded, the funds would help reduce the financial burden on residents and support the project’s overall timeline.