Last Updated: May 6, 2025
🏗️ Project Overview
The Fourth Street and Park Avenue Water and Sewer Improvements project is a major infrastructure effort to replace and upgrade aging water and sewer mains in this vital area of the City of Lewes. The project is designed to improve service reliability, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the long-term needs of the community.
📍 Project Location
Project will include areas highlighted in yellow:
Fourth Street from Savannah Road to Burton Avenue
Park Avenue from Fourth Steet to Johnson Avenue
Johnson Avenue from Park Avenue to DuPont Avenue
📅 Project Timeline
December 2025 – Approval to begin engineering design
March 2025- Closed on Loan
In progress- Continue to develop engineering design and surveying
🙋 Frequently Asked Questions
Will water and sewer service be affected?
During construction, residents may experience temporary disruptions, including traffic detours and brief service interruptions. Lewes BPW is committed to minimizing these impacts and will provide timely updates throughout the project duration.
How is this project funded?
This project is being financed through a combination of low-interest loans from the Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund and the Delaware Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. These funds, administered by state agencies, support critical infrastructure improvements to water and sewer systems across the state.
📞 Contact Us
Lewes Board of Public Works
Phone: (302) 645-6228
Email: customerservice@lewesbpwde.gov
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
