Bedford's Fawn Lake Project To Start Mid-July

BEDFORD, MA — Bedford's Fawn Lake dredging project is scheduled to start in mid-July. The Town has contracted with Dredgit Corp. to dredge the pond and to reconstruct the outlet dam at Springs Road.

The work includes hydraulic wet dredging of the bottom sediments to restore the lake to approximately eight-feet deep. The material is pumped from the dredge barge to a de-watering system. Once the material is dried, it will be transported to a residuals holding area and then hauled off-site to a nearby compost facility for eventual reuse as loam.

The town warned residents to expect neighborhood impacts including noise and trucks. The town anticipates eight to ten truck trips, out and back, per day on Sweetwater Avenue. Work hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

Due to social distancing requirements, asks residents not approach the Dredgit personnel with questions. Instead, residents can check the project information, previous reports, construction plans and proposed work schedule. Questions can be directed to the Bedford Department of Public Works at (781) 918-4256.