Addressing Infrastructure Needs
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Status: A- Not Yet Implemented
B- In Progress
C- Completed
S.1. Maintain And Enhance the Sewer System
S.1. Maintain And Enhance the Sewer System
Policy
In April 2019, the Spring Street Water/Sewer Replacement Project was completed. The scope of the work included full depth road reconstruction of Spring Street, removal of vegetation, replacement of water, sewer, and drainage utilities, excavating, grading, filling, paving and restoration of all disturbed areas.
On January 5, 2022, the BOS allocated $1.1 million from American Rescue Plan funding for critical water and sewer infrastructure improvements.
1
Maintain and enhance the current sewer infrastructure in the community.
WSC
Town
2
If necessary to protect public health, extend sewer service to residential areas experiencing a high incidence of septic failures.
WSC
HD | Town
Action Item
3
Investigate expanding the sewer service area to promote economic development.
Town
EDC | PZC | WSC
4
Adjust sewer usage rates to provide revenues that meet expenditures.
Town
WSC
5
Provide staffing/resources to maintain sewer infrastructure.
Town
PW | WSC
S.2. Maintain And Enhance the Water System
S.2. Maintain And Enhance the Water System
Policy
In April 2019, the Spring Street Water/Sewer Replacement Project was completed. The scope of the work included full depth road reconstruction of Spring Street, removal of vegetation, replacement of water, sewer, and drainage utilities, excavating, grading, filling, paving and restoration of all disturbed areas.
The Brownstone Avenue Water Main Replacement Project began in September 2021. The Project is partially funded by a 2020 Grant of $128,205.00 from the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP).
On January 5, 2022, the BOS allocated $1.1 million from American Rescue Plan funding for critical water and sewer infrastructure improvements.
1
Maintain and enhance the current water infrastructure in the community.
WSC
Town
2
Improve water service in the Town Center.
WSC
Town
Action Item
3
Revise the Subdivision Regulations to require underground storage tanks connected to dry hydrants for subdivisions in areas not served by public water.
PZC
LU
4
Investigate the costs and benefits of different water supply approaches.
Town
WSC
5
Adjust water usage rates to provide revenues that meet expenditures.
BOS
WSC
6
Provide staffing/resources to maintain water infrastructure.
Town
PW
S.3. Manage Stormwater Runoff
S.3. Manage Stormwater Runoff
Policy
1
Address the water quantity and water quality impacts of stormwater runoff.
Town
PZC | IWC | CC
2
Address outstanding drainage issues within the community.
Town
PW
Action Item
3
Incorporate LID approaches into local regulations.
PZC
LU
S.4. Address Other Infrastructure Needs
S.4. Address Other Infrastructure Needs
Policy
1
Work to make natural gas service available within more areas of Portland in the future.
Town
EDC | Staff
2
Seek to find an appropriate balance between tree-lined streets and electrical reliability.
Town
PW | Staff
3
Seek to place electrical lines underground, especially within the Town Center, as opportunities present themselves.
Town
Staff
4
Seek ways to enhance the capacity and speed of wired communication services.
Town
Staff
5
Seek to enhance the coverage, capacity and speed of wireless communication services.
Town
Staff
6
Find an appropriate balance between a rural landscape and the quality and reliability of wireless communications.
Town
Staff
Action Item
7
Develop a tower siting preference policy for wireless communications.
Town
PZC | LU