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Utility commission reports $4.8M lighthouse transmission‑line project; Seabrook share about 14.5%
Summary
Utility Commission reported monthly financials and described a planned replacement of a 16‑inch river crossing with a 30‑inch HDPE transmission line estimated at $4.8 million; Seabrook's share of costs was reported at roughly 14.5% (estimated cash contribution about $700,000).
Tommy representing the Utility Commission reported monthly revenue and expense highlights and briefed council on a multi‑agency transmission‑line project. He said the Lighthouse Crossing line (installed in 1975) will be replaced with a 30‑inch HDPE pipe; the project estimate discussed in the meeting was about $4.8 million and Seabrook’s share was reported around 14.5% of the total, meaning an estimated cash impact of roughly $700,000 for the town.
Tommy also described a recent leak at the Lighthouse Crossing that had been losing about 1,000,000 gallons per day before repair. He noted the town’s operational arrangements with neighboring utilities and that the replacement project remains in permitting and design: “That project's gonna cost about 4,800,000,000, so we'll have to come up with about 700,000 cash,” he said (spoken numbers reflect transcript phrasing and were clarified during the meeting). Council members asked about the cost‑share methodology and timing; Tommy said shares are calculated from usage and that further estimates will be provided after permitting and contractor selection.
