FY 2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
CITY OF NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE
LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
"A"
LONG-TERM PROGRAMS: Programs/Projects that will span more than one year from beginning to end, and that probably will
be bonded, over a period of years. These programs may be proposed in a phased approach with architectural and engineering work, for
examplo, being a first phase followed by construction in later phase(s). These programs may be in the seven-digit, million-dollar range.
A= Essential (highest priority): Programs/Projects which are required to complete or renovate a major public improvement, projocts
which will ramedy a condition dangerous to the health, safety, and welfare of the public, or projects which will provide facilities for
critically needed community programs.
PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.LC
REQUESTED RECOMMENDS
Community
A-1 Development Spruce St Connector
Division TAP Project $ 302,477 $ 302,477
The purpose of this project is to connect the Nashua Riverwalk with the Nashua Heritage Rail Trail through
improvements to an existing paved trail and the construction of a new 10-foot wide paved multi-use path with 5-foot
grass buffers on each side. This will provide a vital link between two non-motorized networks that provide access to
the City's 325-acre Mine Falls Park and its miles of paved and natural trails. Over the last 30 years, the city has
worked to expand and improve its bicycle and pedestrian network, especially in the downtown area where there is
dense housing and a high percentage of residents without access to a vehicle. The total project cost is $1,512,385,
with 80% of the funds ($1,209,908) coming from the federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) which
requires a 20% local match ($302,477). The first year of funding is for an engineering study in 2023 with construction
in 2029, but it is anticipated that construction will occur sooner, following the completion of the engineering study.
A-1 Division of
Public Works Annual Street Paving
(Engineering) $7,500,000 $ 7,500,000
In FY 17, the City provided legislation to bond $7.5 million annually for a period of five years to fund the first half of
the proposed ten-year Street Paving Program. This is the fifth year of that program. The Street Paving Program is
critical to keeping City streets safe and functional. The objective of the program is to repair failing streets, maintain
good streets to extend their service life, and do so using a cost effective approach that works within the provided
budget. Street selection will be based on a Pavement Condition Index using pavement management software.
