Dam Work Has Begun on MWRA Reservoir

Work has already begun on the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) dam at the Weston Reservoir, in an effort to prevent any future heavy flooding.

MWRA spokeswoman Ria Convery said that work began last week, mostly on tree cutting and removal around the dam.

"For safety reasons, public access is restricted over the dam, but public parking areas and all other trails remain open," she said in an email to Weston Patch.

After the tree cutting comes the construction of a 1,000-foot long, 36-inch high crest and parapet wall, along the top of the dam, to provide better flood protection.

"MWRA recognizes the beauty and historical significance of the Weston Reservoir landscape and has planned this work with these values in mind," says the MWRA on its website about the project. 

The work is expected to last about 4 months. The MWRA has dealt with several flooding issues over the last few years, including the in May 2010, and another water main break that flooded .