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Charles River Dam Spillway Removal Passes Halfway Mark

Charles River Dam spillway removal passes the halfway mark as contractor crews continue breaking apart concrete this week. The town's News Flash update, posted August 7, says in-water work is ongoing and heavy equipment is being used to remove concrete from the spillway, with closures s…

Crews breaking apart the concrete spillway at the Charles River Dam have passed the halfway point, the town said in a construction update posted August 7, as in-water work and related park closures continue nearby.

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Removal of the spillway's concrete is now about 50 percent complete, according to the town's News Flash update. The contractor continues to use heavy equipment to break the concrete apart and haul it away from the site. The update includes video of the ongoing work and a rundown of which park areas remain closed while the project continues, guidance the town is encouraging residents to check before heading to the area.


Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.

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