Construction in front of Brown, Jones to fix flooding

By Dixita Viswanath     1/16/13 6:00pm

 

The construction around Brown and Jones Colleges is attributed to the establishment of a new storm-sewer line, according to Facilities, Engineering and Planning Project Manager Joe Buchan. 

Buchan said the construction was prompted by flooding issues from previous years. 

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"This area of campus has had trouble in the past with flooding issues," Buchan said. "This installation should help eliminate the flooding problems because the new line is bigger and more robust." 

Construction by Belknap Plumbing involves replacing the main storm-sewer line, according to Buchan. The existing curb inlets will be tied into the newer line as weather permits. 

Buchan said the current phase of construction, which began on Jan. 17, is expected to be complete by the end of January if weather permits. According to Buchan, the rain last week hampered construction and changed the schedule. The second phase will take place next summer and will include the installation of an additional storm sewer. 

Jones senior Mihir Mongia said that the construction is a deterrent in his daily path. 

"The pathway that is currently used is full of bikers and increased foot traffic," Mongia said. "This makes biking [nearly] impossible." 

Brown freshman Amritha Kanakamedla said she is fine with the construction taking place currently. 

"It may be a hassle to walk around it, but in the long run, it will benefit both Brown and Jones," Kanakamedla said. 

- Dixita Viswanath 

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