Council to weigh major infrastructure projects on Court and Union streets, wastewater facility

posted on: 5/13/2025

The City Council will consider two major infrastructure projects at its meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, including a $9.5 million reconstruction of Court and Union streets and the addition of a third clarifier at the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

The proposed Court and Union Street Reconstruction Project includes full-depth roadway work, new sidewalks and granite curbing, ADA-compliant ramps, and upgrades to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure. The Council will vote on awarding the contract to S.U.R. Construction of Rochester. The project area encompasses Union Street from Central Avenue to Court Street, and Court Street from Central Avenue through Middle Road to just east of Hubbard Road. Construction is anticipated to begin in mid-June 2025 and span two construction seasons, with substantial completion by winter 2026 and final paving and restoration in spring 2027.

Also on the agenda is the construction of a third secondary clarifier at the city’s Wastewater Treatment Facility to improve solids treatment during heavy wet weather events and prepare for future capacity needs. The Council will consider awarding a $7.1 million construction contract to Waterline Industries and an $805,000 engineering services agreement to Wright-Pierce for construction administration and inspection.

Also on the agenda:

Review of the FY26-FY30 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan and FY26 Action Plan, which outlines how $338,600 in federal funds will be used to support housing, public services, economic development, and accessibility improvements.
A resolution to apply for a grant to establish a recovery house on Avon Street.
Authorization to purchase a Kenworth 10-wheel dump truck for the Community Services Department.
Authorization to transfer $1.29 million from the general fund to address deficits in the Tolend Road Landfill and Residential Solid Waste funds.
Acceptance of a donation from Dover Youth Hockey toward a new scoreboard at the Dover Ice Arena.
Approval of three public art installations on traffic control boxes painted by Dover High School students.

At the start of the meeting, Mayor Robert Carrier will issue a proclamation recognizing May 18–24 as National Public Works Week, highlighting the critical role of public works professionals in maintaining infrastructure and community services.

The complete agenda can be viewed here.

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers. It will be televised on DNTV and streamed live at https://dovernh.viebit.com, where it will also be available on-demand.