Westport Route 6 Sewer and Water Project

Project Overview

Click here for a map of the Route 6 sewer trunkline.  

This project will construct the trunkline of Westport's future sewer system, running along Route 6 from Fall River to Dartmouth. Four pump stations will also be installed to lift sewerage to Fall River for water treatment. The existing water line from Fall River to the Westport Housing Authority. 

The 2016 Westport Master Plan highlights the absence of sewer infrastructure along Route 6 as a barrier to economic development, underscoring the need for its expansion. The 2020 Integrated Water Resource Management Plan prioritizes this sewer expansion to enhance water quality and align with the town's sustainability goals. Stakeholder engagement and public participation were integral, ensuring community perspectives shaped these initiatives. Recognized in these reports, the project not only supports economic development by attracting businesses and creating job opportunities but also addresses public health concerns by bringing clean drinking water to the greater Route 6 area. Pollution to the Westport River from septic systems is also addressed by collecting sewer and sending it to a treatment facility in Fall River for treatment and disposal. The infrastructure improvements on Route 6 serve as a comprehensive solution, fostering economic growth, environmental sustainability, public health, and the overall well-being of the Westport community. 

• FAQ's

• Advertisement to Bid Documents
  • Route 6 Sewer and Water Extensions Plans 3-13-24
  • Route 6 Sewer and Water Extensions Specification 3-13-24 
  • Route 6 Sewer and Water Extensions Specification Apendices 3-13-24

• Infrastructure Oversite Committee Meetings

• PowerPoint presentations
  • 3-12-2024 Finance Committee 
  • T.I.W.R.M.P. - Targeted Integrated Water Resource Management Plan - Jan '20
• Support letters
  • 49 Borden Street
  • Applied Plastics
  • Board of Health
  • Bristol Pacific
  • Divine Enterprises
  • The Livestock Institute
  • Whitin support letter - Shorelines
• Vote
  • April 9, 2024 Election
    • Ballot question
  • May 7, 2024 Annual Town Meeting
    • Warrant articles 

Need to get up to speed? No problem! See here for recent coverage in the Westport Shorelines and watch the recordings of the Infrastructure Oversight Committee meetings.

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