Hollandville Project
Community Development Advisory Committee
Jan.11, 2023: The Maine Drinking Water Agency (DWSRF Program) reviewed and approved the drawings and bid documents for the Hollandville water and sewer project. Dirigo will advertise the RFB ASAP. The due date for the bids to be submitted at the Town Office is by February 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
Feb. 16, 2023: Bids were opened at 2:00 p.m. with five contractors present. Dirigo Engineering, Community Dynamics, Selectboard, W&S Trustees, and CDAC members represented at bid opening. Bids are being reviewed and will be discussed by the CDAC members to formulate a recommendation to the Selectboard for award of the bid.
http://limerickme.org/hollandville-projectMar. 10, 2023: Senator Angus King visited Limerick to review the Hollandville and the New Fire Station projects on Friday March 10, 2023. A number of procedural issues were discussed.
Sen. King stated “Both good projects, both very needed. Water Project you can’t see it, but everyone will know it. Great projects! Exactly the right projects for our Congressional Spending program."
Plan for Temporary Water Services – Wescott and Maple Streets
April 25, 2023 On Tuesday morning, at the intersection of Washington Street and Wescott Street, Foglio Construction will insert a tap to feed a temporary water supply line. Water will be shut off on Wescott and Maple Streets from approximately 9 am to 2 pm or until work is completed that day.
April 26, 2023 On Wednesday, Thirsty Turf, is planning on assembling the temporary water supply and will begin swapping customers over as soon as the testing is complete.
The goal is to have all preparations for the temporary water supply complete by the end of the first week of May.
Limerick Water Trustees
Anthony Carroll 207-929-0258
Aaron Carrol 207-929-0029
The Town of Limerick is partnering with the Limerick Water & Sewer District on the Hollandville Project.
May 1, 2023 - Hollandville Project Update
Notice Regarding Temporary Water Supply
Thirsty Turf will be working to swap homes to the
temporary water supply tomorrow May 2, 2023,
beginning at 8 a.m. until complete.
There will be some homes that it will be necessary
to enter to shut off water.
Additionally, if a house has a frost free faucet
installed, it will need to be modified by a technician
from Thirsty Turf to allow water to back feed from
the outside faucet into the home.
Any questions please call Aaron Carroll, W&S Trustee
at 207-929-0029
June 25, 2023
Installing new water line on Maple Street.
2023 - 2024 Funding Process (CDS)
The Hollandville Bridge Loan is in effect and drawdowns have begun. This loan will be repaid when the funds are released from the Federal Government EPA Congressional Directed Spending award for the Hollandville project. 7/31/2023
The Hollandville CDS $1,000,000 Grant Application for reimbursement has been submitted to the EPA.
Processing will take a few weeks. 2/18/2024.
Official Hollandville Award
Enrollment in ASAP.gov Completed
Limerick's Treasurer completed Enrollment of Officials in the ASAP.gov system used by the EPA for reimbursement of grant funds on Nov 20, 2024.
14-day waiting period for US Treasury and EPA to finalize the processing of grant reimbursements.
Schedule Published 4/24/2023
Subject to Change due to weather or Unforeseen Events or Circumstances
HOLLANDVILLE PROJECT - Informational Meeting 4/25/2023 Video of public meeting attended by residents of Target Area.
Wescott Street; Foglio Construction headquarted in Waterboro, Maine, on site. 'Road Work Ahead' signs placed on both Maple and Wescott streets 04/24/2023
April 24 - 28: Busy week with preliminary work for temporary water hook-ups. Required project signage placed.
, 2023
Week of 5/1 - 5/5 Progress
Temporary Water line disinfected on 5/1.
Temporary water hookups began at 8 am on 5/2
Temporary Water Supply was complete on all buildings on Wescott and Maple Streets on 5/3
HDPE Pipe in in 16 foot lengths.
1 Manhole installed
165.5 ft 8" sewer main
23 ft pf 6" sewer main
1 Sewer manhole
4 buildings on Washington Street hooked up to the temporary water service.
Week of 5/8 - 5/12 Progress
280 Feet of 8" sewer main
74 feet of 6" sewer service
1 Sewer Manhole
Finished up to Lot 087
Plan for week of June 5, 2023 includes finishing installation of sewer lines on Wescott St. Then work will begin on water lines on Wescott Streets. Once the street is complete, they will charge the water line on Wescott, test it and finally put it on online. This will take about 2 weeks. After Wescott Street is online, Foglio Construction will start on Maple Street at the Washington Street end.
June 12, 2023: Foglio Construction began laying new water lines today for the Hollandville Project. Progress!
June 25, 2023
Installing new water line on Maple Street.
Hollandville Update
Water line on Wescott Street is nearly complete (including service connections.) Waterline is scheduled to be pressure tested, chlorinated and bacteria tested this week. If all testing goes well, the water line could potentially be activated this week. Water line installation begins on Maple Street the week of 6/26/23.
July 7, 2023 - The first new hydrant has been installed on Maple Street. Construction of water line will continue down Maple Street Monday July 10, 2023 by Foglio Construction. Prospect Street is next on the agenda to complete this project. Recommended improvements to storm water drainage on Westcott and Maple Streets are being reviewed by Selectboard.
Water lines on Prospect Street will start to be laid on Monday July 31, 2023. The water line will continue to Dora Lane and will no longer 'dead end' on Prospect Street. This will improve water flow for the homes on Prospect Street.
The Hollandville Bridge Loan is in effect and drawdowns have begun. This loan will be repaid when the funds are released from the Federal Government EPA Congressional Directed Spending award for the Hollandville project. 7/31/2023
Hollandville Update for PROSPECT STREET -
Prospect Street temporary water main has been installed and chlorinated as of 8/1/2023. A water sample has been taken and as soon as the results are good, Thirsty Turf will swap to the temporary water line.
Any questions please call Aaron Carroll, W&S Trustee
at 207-929-0029
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limerickme.org.On Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 8 a.m. a short shut down on Wescott & Maple Streets will be necessary to remove the temporary water feed and change a directional valve. This is expected to take approximately 1 hour.
Hollandville Notice
PAVING on WESCOTT AND MAPLE STREETS rescheduled to begin on Wednesday. August 9 because of weather.
The company contracted is Dayton Sand and Gravel.
Residents on Prospect Street have received Notice that there will be an interruption in water service on August 14 beginning at 8 a.m. and lasting for approximately 4 hours.
Hollandville Project Update
Finishing touches on road edges continue on Wescott and Maple Street. Finish paving coat is anticipated to begin Thursday 8/17 or Friday 8/18. The manholes will then be even with the pavement.
Water lines on Prospect Street started to be laid on Monday July 31, 2023. The water line will continue to Dora Lane and will no longer 'dead end' on Prospect Street. This will improve water flow for the homes on Prospect Street. Temporary water has been installed to residential homes. 8/18/2023
Hollandville Update Prospect Street
Work is moving right along on Prospect Street. Dora Lane being worked on this week. 8/28/2023
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Hollandville Update
Prospect Street has been connected to Dora Lane and the water main has been filled with water (8/31/2023). Pressure testing, chlorination and bacteria testing will be done week of 9/4/2023.
Hollandville Update
Prospect Street was pressure tested on 9/5/2023 and passed. The water was chlorinated Tuesday and samples tested Wednesday and again on Thursday 9/7/2023. If all tests pass, the homes on Prospect Street will be connected to the new water lines. Paving of the street was approved at the 9/5/2023 Selectboard meeting. Almost done folks!
Hollandville Project Update
Sidewalk Work
New dimpled plates are being installed for handicap accessibility (Visually Impaired) on sidewalk entrances today in Limerick. This is a State of Maine Project. 9/25/2023