The City of Sterling is set to move forward on the final phase of its wastewater system improvements project in June, according to John Scheri, of Mott-MacDonald, the engineering firm leading the project, who gave an update to the City Council on Tuesday. The project was broken down into three parts; the headworks project, which […]
Caldwell will sign an agreement by the end of this year, he noted.
The wastewater treatment plant owned by Caldwell serves six towns: Caldwell, North Caldwell, West Caldwell, Essex Fells, Roseland and parts of Fairfield. Revenues and fees paid by the towns cover the operating and capital costs of the utility.
The plant operator is Mott McDonald. Members of the Caldwell governing body also are members of the Sewer Board.
The plant is under strict oversight by the state Department of Environmental Protection after it exceeded capacity in 2018.
Kelley pointed out that it would take about four years to complete upgrades of the plant so decisions needed to be made soon. Meanwhile, developments planned in Caldwell, North Caldwell, West Caldwell and Roseland likely will be delayed, he said.