Water Main Replacement Program

Falmouth Road at Winn Road

Contractor: R.E. Coleman

The District will replace roughly 1,200 feet of 8-inch ductile iron and 12-inch cast iron water main originally installed in 1989 and 1954 in Falmouth Road and Winn Road with new 8-inch PVC water main.

Dennett Street & Donald Street

Contractor: TBD

The District will replace roughly 570 feet of 2.25-inch Cast Iron water main originally installed in 1953 in Dennett and Donald Streets with new 8-inch and 4-inch ductile iron water main. Project work will take place in 2025.

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Dorset Street - Brighton Avenue to Dead End

Contractor: Aceto Earthworks

The District will replace roughly 1,400 feet of 2.25-inch cast iron originally installed  between 1954 and 1955 in Dorest Street with 8-inch ductile water main.

Construction 5% Complete

Elizabeth Road Transmission Valves

Contractor: TBD

The District will replace two large diameter transmission main valves in Elizabeth Road as well as associated small and large diameter water mains. Project work will take place in 2025.

Elm Street - Somerset Street to Oxford Street

Contractor: Gorham Sand and Gravel

The District will replace roughly 800 feet of 4-inch and 6-inch cast iron water main originally installed in 1880, 1887, and 1891 in Elm Street with new 8-inch ductile iron water main.

Hersey Street - Ocean Avenue to Clifton Street

Contractor: TBD

The District will replace roughly 1,500 feet of 8-inch cast iron water main originally installed in 1931 & 1934 in Hersey Street with new 8-inch ductile iron water main.

Kent Street

Contractor: TBD

The District will replace roughly 640 feet of 2.25-inch cast iron water main originally installed in 1955 in Kent Street between Riggs Street and Brighton Avenue with new 6-inch cast iron water main. Project work will take place in 2025.

Providence Street

Contractor: TBD

The District will replace roughly 1,940 feet of 12-inch cast iron water main originally installed in 1927 in Providence Street between Ocean Avenue and Presumpscot Street with new 12-inch ductile iron water main. Project work will take place in 2025.

Vaill Street, Olympia Street, & Helene Street 

Contractor: Portland Water District

The District will replace roughly 900 feet of 2.25-inch cast iron water main originally installed in 1955 and 1966 in Vaill Street, Olympia Street, and Helene Street with new 4-inch ductile iron water main

Western Promenade, Vaughan Street & Danforth Street

Contractor: D&C Construction

The District will replace roughly 600 feet of 2.25-inch cast iron and 12-inch cast iron water main originally installed in 1951 and 1930 in Western Promenade, Vaughan Street, and Danforth Streets with new 4-inch and 12-inch ductile iron water main.

Galvanized Pipe Replacement - Various Streets*

Contractor: TBD

The District will replace roughly 2,500 feet of 2-inch galvanized iron water main originally installed prior to 1930 in Beach Street, Burwell Avenue, Carver Boulevard, Day Street, Grand Street, Myrtle Avenue, Skillings Street, Skyline Drive, and Vincent Street with new water main of varying sizes and materials. Project work will take place in 2025 and 2026.

* -This project also includes scope in Westbrook

Market Street ROW, Thomas Street ROW

Contractor: Gorham Sand and Gravel

The District will replace roughly 1,000 feet of 8-inch cast iron water main originally installed in 1958 and 1965 in Market Street ROW and Thomas Street ROW with new 8-inch ductile iron and HDPE water main.

Sawyer Street - Front Street to Broadway

Contractor: Glidden Excavating & Paving

The District will replace roughly 3,000 feet of 6-inch cast iron water main originally installed in 1892 in Sawyer Street with new 12-inch ductile iron water main.

Galvanized Pipe Replacement - Libby  & Forest*

Contractor: TBD

The District will replace roughly 1,060 feet of water main of various sizes and materials in Libby Avenue and Forest Street with new 8-inch ductile iron water main. Project work will take place in 2025 and 2026.

* -This project also includes scope in South Portland

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Chute Road - River Road to Pope Road

Contractor: TBD

The District will install roughly 13,500 feet of new 16-inch ductile iron water main in Chute Road from River Road to Pope Road. Project work will take place in 2025 and 2026.

Main Street - Depot Street to River Road

Contractor: Shaw Brothers / Gorham Sand & Gravel

The District will replace 3,600 feet of old 1952 - 8” cast iron with multiple leaks with new 16” ductile iron pipe.    

Construction 90% Complete