The Town of Cape Elizabeth will be hosting a public information meeting to discuss the Kettle Cove Road and Surf Road Infrastructure Projects on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom videoconference.   A letter announcing the meeting was mailed to all Cape Elizabeth residents on January 4.  

Public Works Director Jay Reynolds and Town Engineer Steve Harding will be present to discuss each project in detail.  The Town welcomes any public comment provided by any meeting participants.    The public may participate in this videoconference meeting by clicking on this Zoom login.  The link will also be posted under the Meetings Calendar on the Town website.

The following is a brief overview of each project:

Kettle Cove Drainage – Phase 2:   In 2000, a storm drain system was installed on the lower portion of Kettle Cove Road. The project was designed to accommodate this second phase, which is an additional network of catch basins up gradient of the system. Planning and design is currently in progress to design the storm drainage system extension on Kettle Cove Road. This project was delayed due to Covid-19. The Town has recently received $400,000 in funding courtesy of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund the majority of the construction costs. The Portland Water District also intends on replacing their water main along the majority of Kettle Cove Road.

Surf Road Drainage and Sewer System Replacement:   There has historically been roadway ponding after heavy rain events near the intersection of Surf Road and Shore Road.  Additionally, there has been a history of sewer system related issues on Surf Road. These aging systems are in need of replacement. Surf Road sewer replacement was designed and bid for construction in 2005-2006, however, it was deferred due to budgetary constraints. Preliminary engineering/design funding for Shore Road and Surf Road was appropriated in FY’22 and is currently being worked on. The Town has received $475,000 in funding courtesy of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund the majority of the construction costs. 

Questions regarding the meeting or these projects may be directed to Jay Reynolds via email or phone at 207-799-4151.

To view the January 4 letter mailed to all residents, click here.