Harward Sewer and Pump Station Upgrade

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To help prevent ongoing water pollution events, the City will replace and upgrade a major sewer main and pump station on Harward Street. This is part of a larger project to upgrade the City's aging sewer infrastructure using funds from a voter-approved bond in 2023.The Harward drainage area, the largest part of the Bath sewage system, consistently sees overflow problems in times when heavy rainfall outpaces the Water Pollution Control Facility's ability to pump out and treat the storm water and sewage .

Community Update - August 2026

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Harward Street Pump Station & Sewer Interceptor Upgrade Project – Community Update August 2026
Work Completed Last Month
Construction continued to make steady progress throughout July on the Harward Street Pump Station & Sewer Interceptor Upgrade Project. Sewer interceptor installation advanced through the Park Street area, with crews continuing installation of the 36-inch sewer main toward SMH 120, located in the cross-country area in between Park Street and High Street. Work also included sewer service tie-ins for properties on Park Street, sewer adjustments on Winship Street, and continued excavation through areas of challenging soil conditions using revised trench support and stabilization methods.
Testing and inspection activities continued on newly installed sewer infrastructure. Winship Street was reopened to traffic following completion of water main work, and cleanup and restoration activities continued throughout the Winship Street corridor.
At the pump station site, T. Buck Construction officially mobilized on June 1 and began construction of the new flood protection wall surrounding the existing pump station. The flood protection wall involves a new concrete structure to help protect the pump station building from flooding of the Kennebec River.

What’s Next
Over the next several weeks, sewer interceptor installation will continue toward High Street. New temporary sewer bypassing will be implemented to ensure continued conveyance of wastewater during construction. As construction approaches High Street and Denny Road, additional traffic control measures will be implemented to ensure safe passage of vehicles around the work.
Site restoration activities will continue with grading, hydroseeding, and adjustment of roadway structures throughout the completed portions of the project (between Washington Street and Park Street). The project team is also working toward reinstating sewer services on Winship Street. Looking ahead, the Contractor hopes to begin paving Washington Street, Park Street, and Winship Street in the next few months during a single paving operation to minimize disruption to residents.
At the pump station, additional work on the flood wall is scheduled in preparation of masonry work. Coordination with flood door manufacturers and electrical equipment suppliers will continue throughout the summer. Interior building work is anticipated to begin in September, followed by pump station bypass operations later this fall.

Traffic & Neighborhood Impacts
Residents should continue to expect construction-related noise, truck traffic, and temporary traffic control throughout the Park Street and High Street areas as sewer installation progresses. Traffic control will continue on Park Street, with the road re-opening on nights and weekends after construction hours. While Winship Street has reopened to traffic, one more temporary lane closure and detour will be required as the contractor finalizes installing sewer services.
The project team will continue coordinating directly with affected residents regarding driveway access, utility connections, landscaping restoration, and other property-specific concerns throughout construction.

Looking Ahead
Construction remains on schedule, with the underground sewer interceptor installation targeted for completion by fall 2026, with substantial completion at the pump station anticipated in March 2027. Work will continue to focus on advancing the interceptor installation while major pump station improvements progress simultaneously.
The City of Bath, Wright-Pierce, and Crooker Construction will continue working closely together to minimize disruptions and keep residents informed as construction progresses. Additional updates will be shared as key project milestones are reached.
Harward Street Pump Station & Sewer Interceptor Upgrade Project – Community Update August 2026
Work Completed Last Month
Construction continued to make steady progress throughout July on the Harward Street Pump Station & Sewer Interceptor Upgrade Project. Sewer interceptor installation advanced through the Park Street area, with crews continuing installation of the 36-inch sewer main toward SMH 120, located in the cross-country area in between Park Street and High Street. Work also included sewer service tie-ins for properties on Park Street, sewer adjustments on Winship Street, and continued excavation through areas of challenging soil conditions using revised trench support and stabilization methods.
Testing and inspection activities continued on newly installed sewer infrastructure. Winship Street was reopened to traffic following completion of water main work, and cleanup and restoration activities continued throughout the Winship Street corridor.
At the pump station site, T. Buck Construction officially mobilized on June 1 and began construction of the new flood protection wall surrounding the existing pump station. The flood protection wall involves a new concrete structure to help protect the pump station building from flooding of the Kennebec River.

What’s Next
Over the next several weeks, sewer interceptor installation will continue toward High Street. New temporary sewer bypassing will be implemented to ensure continued conveyance of wastewater during construction. As construction approaches High Street and Denny Road, additional traffic control measures will be implemented to ensure safe passage of vehicles around the work.
Site restoration activities will continue with grading, hydroseeding, and adjustment of roadway structures throughout the completed portions of the project (between Washington Street and Park Street). The project team is also working toward reinstating sewer services on Winship Street. Looking ahead, the Contractor hopes to begin paving Washington Street, Park Street, and Winship Street in the next few months during a single paving operation to minimize disruption to residents.
At the pump station, additional work on the flood wall is scheduled in preparation of masonry work. Coordination with flood door manufacturers and electrical equipment suppliers will continue throughout the summer. Interior building work is anticipated to begin in September, followed by pump station bypass operations later this fall.

Traffic & Neighborhood Impacts
Residents should continue to expect construction-related noise, truck traffic, and temporary traffic control throughout the Park Street and High Street areas as sewer installation progresses. Traffic control will continue on Park Street, with the road re-opening on nights and weekends after construction hours. While Winship Street has reopened to traffic, one more temporary lane closure and detour will be required as the contractor finalizes installing sewer services.
The project team will continue coordinating directly with affected residents regarding driveway access, utility connections, landscaping restoration, and other property-specific concerns throughout construction.

Looking Ahead
Construction remains on schedule, with the underground sewer interceptor installation targeted for completion by fall 2026, with substantial completion at the pump station anticipated in March 2027. Work will continue to focus on advancing the interceptor installation while major pump station improvements progress simultaneously.
The City of Bath, Wright-Pierce, and Crooker Construction will continue working closely together to minimize disruptions and keep residents informed as construction progresses. Additional updates will be shared as key project milestones are reached.
Monthly Construction Update-June 2026

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Harward Street Pump Station & Sewer Interceptor Upgrade Project – Community Update June 2026
Work Completed Last Month
Construction activity continued to progress steadily throughout May on the Harward Street Pump Station & Sewer Interceptor Upgrade Project. Major interceptor work between Washington Street and Winship Street was completed, including installation of sewer structures through SMH 126. Testing and inspection activities, including CCTV inspections and vacuum testing, were also completed on newly installed sections.
Blasting and ledge removal operations associated with the cross-country sewer installation have now been completed. Crews also installed a temporary access road between Barque Street and Winship Street to maintain emergency access during construction activities in the area. Temporary traffic control measures and the Winship Street closure were implemented as planned. Additional work included continued dewatering operations as needed based on field conditions, sewer service tie-in work near Winship Green, and preparation for upcoming pump station construction activities. The contractor also assembled and prepared a slide rail support system for upcoming deep excavation work.
What’s Next
Over the next several weeks, construction crews will continue sewer interceptor installation upstream of SMH 126, focused on the Winship Street area and the short cross-street sewer connection to Park Street. Additional bypass pumping coordination will occur as crews transition into these next phases of work to maintain uninterrupted sewer service throughout construction.
Crews are also planning additional test pits within the Winship Street and Park Street areas to support upcoming utility coordination and confirm existing underground conditions ahead of excavation. Continued coordination with the Bath Water District will remain ongoing, particularly regarding an existing water main within the project area. There will be a planned water service outage for some customers around Winship Street, scheduled for June 1, 2026.
At the pump station site, the contractor is preparing to begin flood wall construction in early June. Excavation around the existing pump station foundation was completed during the last week of May in advance of flood wall mobilization. Coordination of electrical room layouts, pump station equipment, and remaining shop drawings will also continue as the project team advances toward major structural and mechanical construction activities later this summer.
Traffic & Neighborhood Impacts
Residents may continue to notice construction activity in work areas, including heavy equipment and trucking. Traffic impacts are expected to remain localized, with short-term disruptions possible as work progresses between different areas.
Winship Street remains closed to through traffic while sewer installation progresses in the area. The temporary access road between Barque Street and Winship Street remains open for emergency access and local circulation. Current expectations are that Winship Street will reopen within the next month as work advances toward Park Street.
As construction progresses into new areas, additional temporary traffic control measures and localized detours may be required. The project team will continue coordinating directly with affected residents regarding driveway access, landscaping restoration, and other property-specific concerns.
Looking Ahead
Crews have encountered areas of soft blue clay within portions of the deep sewer trench along Winship Street. The contractor and project team are actively monitoring trench and pipe conditions and implementing additional stabilization measures where needed to maintain proper pipe alignment and long-term performance.
The project remains on schedule overall, with substantial completion anticipated in March 2027. Sewer installation work will continue through the summer months, while major pump station construction activities are expected to ramp up beginning in June throughout the remainder of the year.
The City of Bath, Wright-Pierce, and the contractor will continue working closely together to minimize disruptions and keep residents informed as construction progresses. Additional updates will be shared regularly as milestones are reached. The next planned monthly report for work completed and work upcoming will be around the first week of July.

Harward Street Pump Station & Sewer Interceptor Upgrade Project – Community Update June 2026
Work Completed Last Month
Construction activity continued to progress steadily throughout May on the Harward Street Pump Station & Sewer Interceptor Upgrade Project. Major interceptor work between Washington Street and Winship Street was completed, including installation of sewer structures through SMH 126. Testing and inspection activities, including CCTV inspections and vacuum testing, were also completed on newly installed sections.
Blasting and ledge removal operations associated with the cross-country sewer installation have now been completed. Crews also installed a temporary access road between Barque Street and Winship Street to maintain emergency access during construction activities in the area. Temporary traffic control measures and the Winship Street closure were implemented as planned. Additional work included continued dewatering operations as needed based on field conditions, sewer service tie-in work near Winship Green, and preparation for upcoming pump station construction activities. The contractor also assembled and prepared a slide rail support system for upcoming deep excavation work.
What’s Next
Over the next several weeks, construction crews will continue sewer interceptor installation upstream of SMH 126, focused on the Winship Street area and the short cross-street sewer connection to Park Street. Additional bypass pumping coordination will occur as crews transition into these next phases of work to maintain uninterrupted sewer service throughout construction.
Crews are also planning additional test pits within the Winship Street and Park Street areas to support upcoming utility coordination and confirm existing underground conditions ahead of excavation. Continued coordination with the Bath Water District will remain ongoing, particularly regarding an existing water main within the project area. There will be a planned water service outage for some customers around Winship Street, scheduled for June 1, 2026.
At the pump station site, the contractor is preparing to begin flood wall construction in early June. Excavation around the existing pump station foundation was completed during the last week of May in advance of flood wall mobilization. Coordination of electrical room layouts, pump station equipment, and remaining shop drawings will also continue as the project team advances toward major structural and mechanical construction activities later this summer.
Traffic & Neighborhood Impacts
Residents may continue to notice construction activity in work areas, including heavy equipment and trucking. Traffic impacts are expected to remain localized, with short-term disruptions possible as work progresses between different areas.
Winship Street remains closed to through traffic while sewer installation progresses in the area. The temporary access road between Barque Street and Winship Street remains open for emergency access and local circulation. Current expectations are that Winship Street will reopen within the next month as work advances toward Park Street.
As construction progresses into new areas, additional temporary traffic control measures and localized detours may be required. The project team will continue coordinating directly with affected residents regarding driveway access, landscaping restoration, and other property-specific concerns.
Looking Ahead
Crews have encountered areas of soft blue clay within portions of the deep sewer trench along Winship Street. The contractor and project team are actively monitoring trench and pipe conditions and implementing additional stabilization measures where needed to maintain proper pipe alignment and long-term performance.
The project remains on schedule overall, with substantial completion anticipated in March 2027. Sewer installation work will continue through the summer months, while major pump station construction activities are expected to ramp up beginning in June throughout the remainder of the year.
The City of Bath, Wright-Pierce, and the contractor will continue working closely together to minimize disruptions and keep residents informed as construction progresses. Additional updates will be shared regularly as milestones are reached. The next planned monthly report for work completed and work upcoming will be around the first week of July.