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This preliminary investigation study explores the need for rehabilitating aging stormwater and sewer lines in a city, aiming to reduce flooding, support revitalization, and promote overall community development. The study includes criteria for rehabilitation based on the age and condition of structures and infrastructure. Findings from an Arcadis report highlight poor condition of existing lines and the urgent need for rehabilitation to address persistent flooding in downtown areas. Site investigations confirm the deteriorated state of the systems, necessitating urgent action to mitigate further damage and improve the city's infrastructure. Contact Francis Reiner, LLA – PP, DMR Architects at 201.414.4758 for inquiries.
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Preliminary Investigation Study Blocks 223, 225, 226.01, 226.02, 227, 228, 229, 230, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237
CONTEXT: • Investigation Study: • - City has a Combined Storm Water / Sewer System: • - State requirement to separate • - Designation is based on utilities only not on condition of properties • - Non condemnation • - Does not change zoning • - No limitations or requirements to the existing property owners • Promotes: • Rehabilitation and separation of Storm Water and Sewer Lines • Reduction of flooding • Supports revitalization • Allows for a Five Year Abatement • Three Step Process:
REHABILITATION CRITERIA: 1. A significant portion of structures therein are in a deteriorated or substandard condition and there is a continuing pattern of vacancy, abandonment or under-utilization of properties in the area, with a persistent arrearage of property tax payments thereon; or 2 More than half of the housing stock in the delineated area is at least 50 years old, or a majority of the water and sewer infrastructure in the delineated area is at least 50 years old and is in need of repair or substantial maintenance, and 3. A program of rehabilitation, as defined in section 3 of (C:40A:12A-3), may be expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community.
FINDINGS: • Investigation Study: • Arcadis Report: Infrastructure 1900 – 1911 • Site Investigation of 8 stormwater / sewer lines • Brick arch / poor condition • Combination of sewers • Required Rehabilitation Criteria: • Storm water / Sewer lines are over 50 years in age. • Confirmed with on site inspection and Arcadis Report. • Sewer lines are in a state of disrepair and the construction methodology is consistent with the construction of over 50 years in age. • Program of Rehabilitation: • Persistent flooding in the low lying areas (downtown) that these combined systems lead into need to be addressed to improve downstream flooding within the City.
Francis Reiner, LLA – PP DMR Architects 201.414.4758