Office of Facilities Management

January 22, 2025 | FY25: Q3

Executive Summary
The University of Maine (UMaine) and the University of Maine at Machias (UMaine Machias) are actively managing approximately 140 capital construction and space management projects, of which 40 have large capital projects (budgets over $500,000), representing a total investment of $561.18 million. These initiatives are categorized as follows:

• Research, Academic, and Innovation Projects: 16 projects totaling approximately $186.65 million.
• Auxiliary Projects: 4 projects totaling approximately $10.68 million.
• Infrastructure and Space Projects: 13 projects totaling approximately $177.81 million.
• Athletics Projects: 8 projects totaling approximately $186 million.

In addition to these active projects, UMaine and UMaine Machias are advancing planning efforts for several potential initiatives, including developing a new Life Sciences Building, FY25 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) projects, and a comprehensive building assessment and space analysis of the universities’ facilities.

These projects underscore the universities’ commitment to fostering groundbreaking research, academic excellence, and innovation. By strategically enhancing campus infrastructure, UMaine and UMaine Machias aim to support the advancement of knowledge and economic development, empower students and faculty, and reinforce their roles as leaders in higher education and research.

UMaine and UMaine Machias are profoundly grateful to Maine’s Congressional Delegation, led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Angus King, and U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, Gov. Janet Mills, the Maine Legislature, and our industry and community partners for their steadfast support and partnerships. Their combined efforts and commitment to securing public funding for our public universities have been vital in advancing our mission and enhancing our contributions to the state and beyond.

Sincerely,

Ryan Ward

Director of Space & Capital Management Services
University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias

Research, Academic, and Innovation Projects

Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center (SAWIC)

Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center (SAWIC) will support tUMaine’s commitment to advancing aquaculture research and development in Maine. SAWIC will feature innovative non-building equipment designed by InnovaSea to support our core objectives. The equipment within SAWIC is strategically designed to cater to different life stages of fish, enabling optimal experimental designs and seamless integration into our educational programs. SAWIC is in the construction document design phase. Groundbreaking is anticipated for April of this year. The designer for this project is SMRT, and the construction manager is Landry/French Construction. Funding of $11 million is from FY24 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) secured by U.S. Sens. Collins and King at the request of the University of Maine System (UMS), and Gov. Mills’ Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan (MJRP), which was supported by the 130^th Maine Legislature.

Rendering provided by SMRT

Sawmill Training and Education Center (SAWTEC)

In Maine, nearly 900 million board feet of sawn lumber are processed by Maine’s sawmills. Currently, there are no accessible facilities providing workforce training on sawing operations. This project will construct a sawmill operations training facility at the Dwight B. Demeritt Forest, 1 mile north of the University of Maine campus. This facility will provide year-round hybrid experiential and instructed training opportunities on the fundamentals of sawyer operations, including selecting log breakdown techniques based on log quality and targeted applications to increase sawlog value, improve lumber grade, and improve processing efficiency. Funding of $750,000 is from FY23 Congressionally Directed Spending, secured by U.S. Rep. Golden at the request of the System. The design firm is Carpenter Associates, a construction firm that has not been selected.

Maine Environmental Analytical Laboratory Modernization and Expansion

This project includes modernizing and expanding the University of Maine Analytical Laboratory and Soil Testing Service located in Deering Hall, constructed in 1981, to increase capacity to provide in-demand testing for thousands of annual users, enhance soil research, and foster hands-on student learning, and support the sustainability and growth of Maine’s natural resource economy and dependent jobs. Funding of $4 million for construction and equipment was secured in FY24 by U.S. Sens. Collins and King at the request of UMS and awarded by the National Institutes of Standards and Technologies. The design firm selection for this project has not yet been completed. Construction is expected to start in late fall of this year.

Food Innovation Lab

This project will enhance student and community engagement, education, research, and development. This facility will provide resources to support and grow the food industry in Maine while integrating experiential learning. The Food Innovation lab will result in pathways to careers for learners and economic development for Maine. The Food Innovation Lab project within the office wing of Keyo, with an addition to the east of the building, is in the process of awarding a design firm with construction anticipated for next summer. Planning for the relocation of existing staff in Keyo is underway. The design firm is Harriman, and the construction manager is PC Construction. Funding of approximately $4.46 million is from Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Sens. Collins and King and the request of the System and Gov. Mills’ Maine Recovery & Jobs Plan (MJRP), which the 130th Maine Legislature supported.

Rendering provided by UM Space & Capital Management Services 

PFAS & Catalysis Lab

The unprecedented occurrence of PFAS in local farmlands drew attention to a primary public health concern and is poised to have a significant economic impact on the State. More recently, the detection of PFAS in public water sources, private wells, soil, game meat, fish, agricultural products, and maple syrup extends the boundaries of this issue and adds new stakeholders to the complex PFAS problem. PFAS is the short name of a large class of harmful, fluorinated synthetic organic chemicals recently found at high environmental levels. PFAS are also known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment or via conventional engineering strategies. Amidst this nationwide environmental crisis, Maine has been at the forefront of the PFAS debate since these chemicals were detected in local farmlands, a legacy of applying PFAS-laden wastewater biosolids (sludge) to agricultural lands and forests since the 1980s. One critical bottleneck of PFAS research is access to analytical services to identify and quantify FAS compounds at environmentally relevant concentrations in complex matrices. Currently, a limited number of labs are capable of this type of analysis, and even fewer can provide analysis of more complex matrixes. Due to increased demand, the processing time and cost can be prohibitive for applied and fundamental research. Creating a PFAS analytical laboratory on the UMaine campus would serve the monitoring needs of the State while advancing the flagship’s national leadership in PFAS research.

The project is to renovate a portion of the 2nd floor of Jenness Hall for a PFAS laboratory and a Catalysis laboratory. Renovations for the two labs are anticipated to start this summer, with substantial completion in early 2026. The design firm selected for this project is LaVallee Brensinger, and the construction manager selection process is underway. $5 million in Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Sens. Collins and King at the request of UMS will come from the National Institutes of Standards and Technologies (NIST) for the construction of the PFAS laboratory and $2 million by HAF/UMS TRANSFORMS Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) for the construction of the Catalysis laboratory.

Blueberry Farm – Wild Blueberry Production for Changing Markets & Climate

This project will develop research infrastructure at Blueberry Hill Farm in Washington County. It will fund innovative research and extension efforts to develop and improve harvesting and processing technologies and irrigation and horticultural approaches for Maine’s wild blueberry industry. The project scope includes constructing a new climate-controlled building to research innovative fresh-pack and value-added practices and technologies focused on the growing segment of the wild blueberry industry here in Maine. It will house a new fresh-pack line and walk-in cold storage for research and extension purposes to benefit wild blueberry growers. This facility will also offer training and research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate projects. Renovations and updates of the electrical infrastructure in an existing storage barn and pesticide storage facility to accommodate new harvesting equipment and to ensure the safe mixing of pesticides for research trials. A new well and pump will be developed to support research and extension efforts for new irrigation technologies and practices. This research is intended to assist wild blueberry growers in Maine in preparing for predicted future droughts. Additionally, the project includes the installation of underground irrigation piping to distribute water throughout the 30-acre research farm. U.S. Sens. Collins and King secured funding of $3 million in FY23 Congressional Directed Spending at the request of the System. Carpenter Associates is the design firm for a new climate-controlled facility. A construction manager has not been selected; this is anticipated to go out for bid later this winter to early spring, with construction starting in the summer of this year.

Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) Renovations – MCEC Student Success Center & Industry 4.0 

The new University of Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) Student Success Center, Industry 4.0, and other AMC renovations will start work this winter. The project includes renovations on the 2nd floor of AMC to construct the MCEC Student Success Center. Industry 4.0 will be located on the 2nd floor within the lab portion of the facility. This summer, a new staircase will be added from the main lobby to the 2nd floor, allowing easier access to the new Student Success Center and Industry 4.0. Funding of $4.5 million, $1 million from HAF/UMS TRANSFORMS MCEC for the construction of the new staircase and Student Success Center, and $3.5 million in FY23 Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Rep. Golden with the support of U.S. Sens. Collins and King from the Department of Defense Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment for construction and equipment for Industry 4.0. The design firm for Student Success and Industry 4.0 is Carpenter Associates, the design firm for the monumental staircase is WBRC, and the construction manager for all three is Consigli Construction.

Rendering of MCEC Student Success Center provided by UMaine Space & Capital Management Services

Rendering of Industry 4.0 provided by UMaine Space & Capital Management Services

Zebrafish Expansion

The Zebrafish facility located on the 1st floor of Hitchner Hall is expanding to double their space. The project is currently in the design phase of construction documents, and construction is estimated to start later this winter. Demolition of the expansion space will begin this winter break. The design firm is Carpenter Associates, and the construction manager is Allied Cook Construction. Funding of $875,000 is from indirect costs / F&A.

Rendering provided by UM Space & Capital Management Services

ASCC Secure Textile Lab

Textile technologies are used throughout ASCC research projects, and the proposed lab will allow these projects to be supported internally and expand further research opportunities. Capabilities and projects will further the development of green and bio-friendly materials for use in textiles, lightweight structures, and 3D printing. “Smart” material systems will be developed, refined, and prototyped to the level of a commercial product. The project will add 960 square feet for an entry vestibule, stairways, an elevator shaft, and renovations within existing spaces of the ASCC facility. Funding of approximately $4.33 million was secured from U.S. Army Natick Soldiers System Center (Natick) contracts. Phase two of the project is in the final stages of construction. The design firm is WBRC, and the construction manager is Benchmark.

Darling Marine Center – Pilot Scale Kelp Nursery & Climate Smart Aquaculture Demonstration Farm

Through a partnership between commercial kelp farmers, UMaine would develop a comprehensive kelp pilot program at the Darling Marine Center focused on de-risking, optimization at scale, and cost reduction and a commercially relevant scale kelp farm in Penobscot Bay to trial innovative farm designs, develop automated seeding and harvest methods, and validate kelp growth assumptions across a wide range of husbandry methods.  Funding of $1 million is through FY24 Congressional Directed Spending secured by U.S. Sens. Collins and King at the request of UMS. Project grant requirements are being finalized. Selection of a design firm is anticipated to be completed in early spring of this year.

Witter Farm Modernization

The Witter Farm Modernization project includes the construction of a new Robotic Dairy Facility, renovating the Horse Barn, and removing the Shep Barn, Shep Shed, original Dairy Facility, and a storage barn. The Shep Shed and Shep Barn were demolished in the summer of 2024, and renovations to the Horse Barn were completed in 2024. The Witter Farm Robotic Dairy Facility is under construction, with substantial completion anticipated at the end of January 2025. The existing dairy facility and adjacent storage barn will be removed in the summer of this year. Carpenter Associates completed the design, and the construction manager is C.E.M./DP Porter Contractors Inc. Funding of $3.5 million comes from multiple sources.

Rendering provided by UMaine Space & Capital Management Services

Green Energy and Materials (GEM) Facility

GEM is an innovative research facility that revolutionizes manufacturing through AI-enabled 3D printers and advanced computational tools. GEM is part of the University of Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC), which will provide research and learning opportunities for students. For more information on GEM, click on the following link: https://composites.umaine.edu/gem/ 

GEM foundation and groundwork are underway, and building construction is anticipated to start in spring. Substantial completion is expected for the summer/fall of 2026. The design firm is SMRT, and the construction manager is Consigli Construction. Funding of $81.3 million is from UMaine E&G, Maine Jobs & Recovery Act (MJRP), National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), HAF/UMS TRANSFORMS MCEC, State of Maine Appropriations for Engineering, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Northern Borders Regional Commission.

Rendering provided by SMRT

Rendering provided by SMRT

Boardman Hall Modernization

The project scope is a complete renovation of Boardman Hall and the Llewellyn Wing, including updating the programmatic approach of the building, updating the layout, modernizing the HVAC system, and improving the building envelope. The project is estimated at $50.25 million, funded by UMS TRANSFORMS MCEC, ongoing capital improvement funding provided to UMS by Gov. Mills and the Maine Legislature, and fundraising. Design is anticipated to start in the fall of 2025, with construction beginning in the summer of 2026 and completion in the summer of 2028.

Rendering provided by Perkins Eastman

UM Forest Biomaterials Innovation Center

Consistent with the opportunities identified by FOR/Maine, this project would build and equip the Forest Biomaterials Innovation Center, a 7,500-square-foot extension of the existing University of Maine Process Development Center innovation where researchers and entrepreneurs developing new, forest-based products to transition their ideas from the lab bench to pilot scale. A pilot-scale demonstration is needed to commercialize new technologies. The lack of such facilities hinders the development of new markets for wood and wood residuals and thus jobs and economic opportunity for Maine’s forest economy and dependent rural communities. Funding of $7 million is through FY24 Congressional Directed Spending secured by U.S. Sens. Collins and King at the request of UMS. A design firm has not been selected. Design is anticipated to start later this winter, with construction beginning in the spring of 2026.

Hauck Auditorium Theatre & House Lighting Replacement

Named for Arthur A. Hauck, UMaine’s longest-serving president, Hauck Auditorium plays a critical role on campus and in the broader community. The Auditorium continues to be the main stage venue for theatre, dance, and music performances presented by the School of Performing Arts. Thousands of current and past students have displayed their talents as actors, dancers, technicians, designers, directors, and musicians in this space, creating art that enriches their lives and those in the greater community. 

The project includes replacing the Auditorium’s theatrical and house lighting systems due to the failure of the existing lighting systems. The $740,000 project is funded through multiple funding sources. The design firm is SMRT, and the construction manager is Gifford Electric.

Aroostook Farm Phenotyping Laboratory

The potato industry is vital to Aroostook County and Maine. In 2022, Maine farm potato sales were $232 million. This production helps support potato processing plants, equipment supplies companies, and machine shops and helps preserve open land. The Maine Potato Board notes that in 2022, “The total impact of the potato industry on Maine’s economy is $540 million in sales, 6,100 jobs, over $230 million in personal income, and over $32 million in state and local taxes.”

The project allows access to a state-of-the-art breeding facility to help create skilled workers for jobs with premium pay. Finally, the facility has the potential to support public education, job training, and research infrastructure for the benefit of the public and educational, government (State and federal), and private sector partners. Access to a state-of-the-art breeding facility creates skilled workers for jobs with premium pay. Finally, the facility has the potential to support public education, job training, and research infrastructure for the benefit of the public and educational, government (State and federal), and private sector partners. 

The project includes significant renovations of the current Potato Storage Research building, installation of a modern sorting and data collection line for collecting data from variety development trials, and Laboratory upgrades to improve the speed and precision of new variety selection. Construction within the building is anticipated to be completed this spring. The design firm is Carpenter Associates, and the construction contractor is Building Etcetera. Funding for this project is $2,875,000 from Gov. Mills’ Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, supported by the 130^th Maine Legislature.

Auxilaries Projects

Sodexo Wells Commons

The Sodexo Wells Commons project phase 1 of renovations within the 1st floor of Wells Commons has been completed, and the facility is open for business. Phase 2, which includes exterior modifications to the area to the north of Wells Commons, includes tables, fire pits, and other amenities. The exterior phase 2 is anticipated to be completed before the 2025 fall semester. Per the University’s contract with Sodexo, modifications to UMaine’s Dining Centers have been and will be completed by Sodexo, with UM and UMS supporting the project. Funding of $3,753,009 is from the UMaine & Sodexo Facility Enhancement fund.

Sodexo Hilltop Dining Commons

The Sodexo Hilltop Dining Commons project includes dining facility upgrades venue, an allergen-free kitchen, a self-cook “U-Cook” station, a salad bar, and a To-Go order station. Design and work have started, with full completion anticipated for the summer of 2025. Per the University’s contract with Sodexo, modifications to UMaine’s Dining Centers have been and will be completed by Sodexo, with UM and UMS supporting the project. Funding of $2.92 million is from the UMaine & Sodexo Facility Enhancement fund.

Black Bear Academy

The project is to renovate the existing facilities of the Black Bear Academy and an additional facility to increase the number of childcare slots to a minimum of 120, an increase of 41 slots. U.S. Sens. Collins and King have secured $4 million in FY24 Congressionally Directed Spending toward the project at the request of UMS. The proposed renovation of five existing facilities will be to meet modern licensing, ADA, and health standards that have arisen since the pandemic. The facilities are located on the edge of campus to facilitate community access. They are designed to accommodate ~150 children, increasing capacity by ~100%. The university is in the process of seeking the UMS Board of Trustees’ approval before initiating a search for a design firm.

Residential Housing Analysis

The University is in the final phase of conducting a comprehensive analysis of existing housing facilities at UMaine and UMaine Machias and creating a long-term plan for how the campuses can refresh, upgrade, add/eliminate, and modernize the University’s residential facilities to improve the student experience. The firm Scion is finalizing the University’s analysis.

Infrastructure & Space Projects

HVAC Projects

The Sawyer & Hitchner ’87 Wing HVAC projects are currently in design and anticipated to start work in late fall of 2025 or spring of 2026. Honeywell will complete the design and construction. Bennett Hall Lecture Wing HVAC and Bennett Hall steam repair projects will be going out to bid this spring, with work anticipated for the fall of this year. WBRC completed the design work. $18.5 million for these projects is funded through ongoing capital improvement funding sources and debt service bonds.

Electrical Infrastructure Upgrades

The electrical infrastructure project is underway. Phase 1 of laying the conduit has been completed. Work will start back up in the spring by installing electrical pits and lines. The project begins behind the UCU building and traverses east across the campus to the heating plant, then north towards the future location of Morse Arena. The project is a design-build project with Honeywell. Phase 2 is upgrading the electrical infrastructure, starting behind the UCU building north of the parking lots, then west to the Rec Center and through the athletic fields, and ending at Morse Arena when constructed. The project is $25 million, funded through a 30-year university revenue bond.

Lighting Upgrades

The project to install approximately 6,000 new lights has been completed. This project is in closeout, with the training of UM FM staff and stocking of materials as the final items left before closing the project.

UMaine 113 & 117 College Ave Demolition

Demolition and disposal of 113 & 117 College Ave on the UMaine campus, formally known as the SAE House and College Ave Childcare facility. The project is currently in the bidding process, with the anticipated demolition to be completed by the end of March. The project is estimated at $100,000.

University of Maine Energy Center (UMEC)

The UMEC project is in the design development phase. Modifications to meet both performance and budgetary requirements are underway. Construction is anticipated to start in the late fall of 2025 or early spring of 2026. The design firm and construction manager are Honeywell. Funding of $130 million is from various debt service sources.

UMM Stormwater Management Improvements

The UMaine is finalizing the design for the stormwater management system to follow the State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The design is anticipated to be submitted to the State by the end of January for permitting, which is anticipated to take six months to be completed. UMaine will have approximately two years to complete the work identified within the design plan. The firm that designed the modifications needed for the university’s stormwater management system is Haley Ward. Bidding for the job is anticipated to start this summer, with work following shortly thereafter.

UMM Powers Hall ADA Ramp Improvements

The project scope includes renovating the existing stairs and ADA ramp at Powers Hall. The project is anticipated to be completed in early spring of this year. Funding of $210,000 from Maine Economic Improvement Funds Small Campus Initiative.

UMM Powers Hall Building Envelope

The university is collaborating with contractor Suffolk to investigate the exterior building envelope of Powers Hall. The facility is experiencing water infiltration during rain events. The investigation is to determine the full extent of damage to the building envelope and the needed repairs.

The “Big Idea”

Relocation of several offices and departments has been completed. It will continue through the summer of this year to decommission Libby Hall, South Annex E, and York Villages 1, 5, 6 (partial), and 7 for eventual removal. Removing these facilities will reduce the University’s square footage by approximately 87,000 square feet, eliminating over $20 million in deferred maintenance and approximately $500,000 annually in utilities and operating costs. To date, the departments of SPIRE, Enrollment Management/Admissions, UMS Shared Processing, Cooperative Extension, Division of Lifelong Learning, and RISE have relocated to Estabrook’s 3rd and 4th floors. The Office of Internation Programs and Human Resources has relocated to Chadbourne Hall. Events & Hospitality have relocated to Hilltop Dining Hall. This spring semester, the offices of Sustainability and TIAA will relocate to Chadbourne Hall. This upcoming summer, the Department of Communication and Journalism will relocate to the 1st floor of Corbett Hall. The Department of Social Work will relocate from South Annex C and E to the 4th floor of Dunn Hall. Additional departments to be relocated this spring and summer include Marine Sciences, Maine Sea Grant & Aquaculture, Wild Blueberry Commission, Institute of Medicine, and individual offices within the buildings listed to be decommissioned. The multiple projects for relocation and modifications total approximately $1.65 million.

2025/2026 Refresh & Reutilization Projects

UMaine Space & Capital Management Services (SCMS) received over 100 project submissions for the 2025/2026 Refresh & Reutilization Annual Call. This initiative aims to enhance the overall user experience of academic, research, and student-facing spaces across campus, improving student outcomes, cost recovery, external visibility, and institutional reputation. SCMS is now reviewing, scoping, and estimating the projects submitted. In March, the Space Committee will review the submitted projects and recommend which projects will proceed by the end of April of this year. Projects are scored utilizing a predetermined rubric weighing that assists in evaluating and prioritizing projects. The rubric criteria include equity, functionality & deferral consequences, operational efficiency, first impressions, visibility & historical significance, and adaptability.

Athletic Facilities

Shawn Walsh & Alfond Arena

Shawn Walsh Alfond Arena renovations and additions are underway. The steel has been entirely constructed. The project is currently on schedule and budget. The project’s anticipated completion date is the fall of 2025.  The project is made possible by a transformational $320 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation to UMS, which includes a $170 million investment in UMaine Athletics to fund the Athletics Facilities Master Plan as part of UMS TRANSFORMS, as well as related matching funds.The design firm is WBRC, and the construction manager is PC Construction.

Rendering Provided by WBRC

UMaine Alfond Arena ADA Improvements

As part of the renovations and construction at Shawn Walsh Alfond Arena, this specific project will make ADA improvements to the student section by adding an ADA lift, upgrades to the plexiglass at ADA seating areas, and ADA modifications to the West Concourse bathrooms. Funding of $2.15 million is from FY24 Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Sens. Collins and King at the request of UMS. The design firm is WBRC, and the construction manager is PC Construction.

Mahaney Dome & Connector

The Mahaney Dome project and the connector between the dome and Memorial Gym are completed. The Connector from Memorial Gym to the Mahaney Dome is anticipated to be advertised for design-build soon, with construction potentially starting from late summer to early fall of this year. The project is made possible by a transformational $320 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation to UMS, which includes a $170 million investment in UMaine Athletics to fund the Athletics Facilities Master Plan as part of UMS TRANSFORMS, as well as related matching funds.

Morse Arena

The design of the new Morse Arena just completed the schematic design. The university anticipates that the groundwork for utilities will begin in late fall of 2025, and full-site construction will begin in spring 2026. The project is made possible by a transformational $320 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation to UMS, which includes a $170 million investment in UMaine Athletics to fund the Athletics Facilities Master Plan as part of UMS TRANSFORMS, as well as related matching funds. The design firm is WBRC, and the construction manager is Consigli Construction.

Rendering Provided by WBRC

Soccer Field & Track and Field Complex

The design for the new soccer complex and track and field complex has been completed, and GMP has been signed by the University’s construction manager, Consigli. Groundwork will commence this January construction. The project is made possible by a transformational $320 million commitment from the Harold Alfond Foundation to UMS, which includes a $170 million investment in UMaine Athletics to fund the Athletics Facilities Master Plan as part of UMS TRANSFORMS, as well as related matching funds. The project is expected to be completed in late fall of this year. The design firm is WBRC.

Rendering Provided by UM Space & Capital Management Services

UMM Reynolds Gym Upgrades

The project scope includes three projects: removing the existing flooring and bleachers at Reynolds Gym and replacing them with new hardwood basketball court flooring, bleachers, and exterior repairs. Flooring installation is done through Sullivan’s Flooring, and the bleachers are done through RH Lord. The project is estimated to be completed in March 2025 and was made possible by a general obligation for UMS infrastructure improvements approved by the Legislature and Maine voters in 2018.

The next quarterly update will be provided in April 2025.