Project Summary
Press Release
MDC completes $11.4M Silas Deane Water Main Improvement Project
Project included 1.5 miles of new water mains in Wethersfield and Rocky Hill
(Hartford, CT) The Metropolitan District (MDC) announced the recent completion of the Silas Deane Water Main Replacement Project, an $11.4 million water infrastructure upgrade to replace existing water mains, services, and install meter pits in Wethersfield and Rocky Hill. MDC worked closely with local officials, police and fire departments from each town, as well as the Connecticut DOT to coordinate traffic management and minimize disruptions during construction.
The project, which broke ground in April 2025, included replacement of approximately 1.3 miles of water main along the Silas Deane Highway from Parsonage Street in Rocky Hill to Mill Street in Wethersfield. In addition, over a quarter mile of water main pipe was replaced on Town Line Road from Charter Road to the Silas Deane Highway. The project also included the installation of new hydrants, new domestic and fire services, new meter pits as well as temporary and permanent restoration of trenching and disturbed surface areas, including street pavement, sidewalks, curbs, landscaped areas and driveways.
“The Silas Deane Water Main Replacement Project is a critical investment in the reliability of our region’s water infrastructure,” said MDC CEO Scott Jellison. The success of this project in a busy area can be attributed to keeping residents and businesses in the area informed throughout each phase of the project, and field staff maintaining safe, convenient access to businesses during construction.”
“The successful completion of this project is particularly significant because it addresses a section of our system that has experienced multiple water main breaks over the years,” said MDC Board Chairman Donald Currey. “Completing these improvements in one of the region’s busiest and most heavily traveled commercial corridors required careful planning, coordination, and dedication. I am especially pleased that this work was accomplished while maintaining access to local businesses and minimizing impacts to residents.”
