Contract 2008-49

Work includes the installation of 3000LF of 72” PVC-Lined Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) using microtunneling technology through varved clays up to 45' deep and the installation of 450' of 72” RCP using open cut methods through congested city streets. The longest single microtunnel drive was 1200LF. The work includes microtunneling beneath I-84 as well as beneath active Amtrak railroad tracks. In addition, 450' of 30” FRP Jacking Pipe was installed using Pilot Tube Microtunneling techniques. There are 4 "cast-in-place" concrete chambers to be built to transfer flow into the new system. All excavated material is stockpiled and characterized prior to disposal.

Location: Hartford, CT 

Date: Current, Projected Completion Spring 2011

Owner: The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC)

Contact Information:

Alan Pelletier, PE

Metropolitan District Commission
555 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06142
(860) 278-7850