MWRA Plans Needham Dewatering Line Construction

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority outlined upcoming construction for the Metropolitan Water Tunnel Program, including the Needham Dewatering Drainage Line project that will install a 36-inch pipeline and rehabilitate local sewers. Bidding is planned for Fall 2026 with construction projected through Spring/Summer 2028.

Document date · August 11, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

CONSTRUCTION

Contract term

Needham Dewatering Drainage Line construction targeted Fall/Winter 2026 through Spring/Summer 2028; broader tunnel program construction 2028–2040

Renewal date

2028-06-30

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Town of Needham Select Board Agenda 2026-08-11

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Who was awarded the construction contract by Town of Needham?

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority was awarded this construction contract by Town of Needham, as recorded on August 11, 2026.

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This contract appears in Town of Needham Select Board Agenda 2026-08-11 (Agenda), dated August 11, 2026 from Town of Needham. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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