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Public Works presses for fleet wash facility and outlines River Road relocation plans
Summary
Public Works told the Lewiston Planning Board on Jan. 22 that a municipal fleet wash facility would reduce corrosion-driven maintenance costs and that the city is phasing a move of operations from Adams Avenue to a new River Road complex.
Public Works officials on Jan. 22 urged the Planning Board to prioritize a municipal fleet wash facility and described a multi-year plan to relocate operations from Adams Avenue to a new River Road site, upgrade garage and fueling infrastructure and address utility and pavement needs.
Why it matters: fleet corrosion from road salt is driving frequent repairs; staff argued a wash facility would produce measurable maintenance savings and extend vehicle lives, potentially offsetting construction costs.
Public Works overview: staff said the department comprises eight divisions and touches nearly every resident and business through roads, utilities, stormwater and facilities. Director-level staff described priorities including utilities (cast-iron water mains, collection system separation, stormwater repairs), streetscape and paving sequencing to avoid…
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