Capital Planning Committee reviews FY27 projects, eyes wastewater costs
The Capital Planning Committee reviewed 2027 capital project requests, focusing on wastewater treatment plant needs totaling tens of millions. Director of Public Works John Broderick presented a pared-down vehicle replacement list for 2027 and outlined the treatment plant timeline: Main Street
Capital Planning Committee · Meeting of February 3, 2026
SOUTH HADLEY — The Capital Planning Committee reviewed 2027 capital project requests, focusing on wastewater treatment plant needs totaling tens of millions. Director of Public Works John Broderick presented a pared-down vehicle replacement list for 2027 and outlined the treatment plant timeline: Main Street design by year-end 2026, bidding in mid-2027, main plant Phase 1 at 10 million to 12 million dollars in Spring 2028, and Phase 2 at 15 million dollars to follow. South Hadley's current sewer fee of 500 dollars per household annually is the state's lowest; Broderick noted fees will likely double to address system underfunding.
The committee determined the project requires public education before Select Board consideration and will finalize its capital plan in March.
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Source: the Capital Planning Committee meeting of February 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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