Last Updated: May 6, 2025
🏗️ Project Overview
The Hoornkill Avenue Water and Sewer Extension and Replacement project will extend the existing water and sewer mains to the end of Hoornkill Avenue. In addition to replacing aging infrastructure, this initiative will expand utility service to 11 additional homes, enhancing reliability and supporting future community needs.
đź“Ť Project Location
Hoornkill Avenue from Pilottown Road in Lewes, Delaware.
đź“… Project Timeline
June 2025 – Submittal of Final Plans
July 2025 – Begin Bidding Process
September 2025 – Start Construction
June 2026 – Project Completion
🙋 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.
đź“ž 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.
