Kittery Council Seeks Hearing on $500M Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Water Project
Kittery Town Council is requesting a public hearing regarding a $500 million water system upgrade at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The project aims to enhance water capacity with a new 2.5 million-gallon tank and infrastructure improvements, impacting local water services and environmental management.
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The Kittery Town Council has unanimously requested the Maine Board of Environmental Protection to hold a public hearing on a proposed $500 million water upgrade at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This initiative includes constructing a new 2.5 million-gallon water tank and enhancing existing water and electrical infrastructure, expected to be completed by 2031 and 2029 respectively.
The project will also involve improving the Kittery Water District's facility and expanding mains in Kittery and York. Recent water leaks at the shipyard have prompted calls for greater transparency regarding the project, which aims to mitigate environmental concerns. The proposed upgrades fall under the Navy's Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, with no costs passed to local water customers.
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