Vassalboro resident Nate Gray, of the Maine Department of Marine Resources, at the Webber Pond Dam, the beginning of Seven Mile Stream. (The Town Line file photo)
by Matt Streeter
The Webber Pond Fishway upgrade is now well underway. Excavation has begun at the stream side (entrance) to the fishway, and concrete pours began on August 18. Sandbags have also been placed at the lake side (exit) of the fishway, to manage water as excavation works its way up in that direction. Construction is proceeding as planned, and in-water work should be completed no later than September 30, as scheduled. The order for the new gates will most likely be delayed until next year, and so they will probably be installed next summer. Likewise, the installation of the new gatehouse will be completed after the gates are in place. We are grateful for people’s patience with the bridge closure and detour. It has been essential for safety at the job site since work is taking place so close to the road and bridge. For more information on the fishway construction work, contact Matt Streeter, mstreeter212@gmail.com or 207-337-2611.
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