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Sabattus Pond Dam Commission

Public Hearing Announcement
Posted on: March 28, 2024 - 10:13am

WHO: Sabattus Pond Watershed Residents & Stakeholders from Greene, Sabattus & Wales WHAT: Public Hearings to Address Sabattus Pond Dam Reconstruction and Safety Upgrades

WHERE / WHEN:                                              

Wales Town Office             01 MAY 2024 @ 6:30 pm

Sabattus Town Office        02 MAY 2024 @ 6:30 pm

Greene Firehouse               23 JULY 2024 @ 6:30 pm

WHY: Sabattus Dam is Classified by Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as a “Significant Hazard”

 

Background

  • In 2014, an inspection of the Sabattus Pond Dam led Maine DEP to classify the dam as a “significant hazard”
  • DEP recommended the issues be addressed as further degradation could lead to an order to open the dam fully and permanently – lowering the water level by at least 8 feet – effectively leaving only a narrow water channel from north to south

How can you help?

  • Attend any of the public hearings to understand the critical nature of the reconstruction/safety upgrade effort and have your questions answered
  • Inform other stakeholders to ensure they are aware of the project and the potential negative impacts to the lake and watershed if not pursued
  • Vote ”YES” to support the bond during your FY-24/25 Town Meeting

Funds Required

  • Reconstruction/safety upgrade costs are estimated at $1.155M (or $385K from each town of Greene, Sabattus & Wales)
  • Current plan is to secure a bond to fund the reconstruction effort with the total cost to be split equally between the towns of Greene, Sabattus, and Wales
  • State & federal grants have been and will continue to be pursued

      
 Background• In 2014, an inspection of the Sabattus Pond Dam led Maine DEP to classify the dam as a “significant hazard”• DEP recommended the issues be addressed as further degradation could lead to an order to open the dam fully and permanently – lowering the water level by at least 8 feet – effectively leaving only a narrow water channel from north to south Funds Required• Reconstruction/safety upgrade costs are estimated at $1.155M (or $385K from each town of Greene, Sabattus & Wales)• Current plan is to secure a bond to fund the reconstruction effort with the total cost to be split equally between the towns of Greene, Sabattus, and Wales• State & federal grants have been and will continue to be pursued How can you help?• Attend any of the public hearings to understand the critical nature of the reconstruction/safety upgrade effort and have your questions answered• Inform other stakeholders to ensure they are aware of the project and the potential negative impacts to the lake and watershed if not pursued• Vote ”YES” to support the bond during your FY-24 Town Meeting