Last Updated: September 23, 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.
📞 Project Contact
The primary contact for the project is Dean Elliott, GMB RPR
- dElliott@gmbnet.com
- 443-783-2265
The additional contact for the project is Ben Hearn, P.E.
- bhearn@gmbnet.com
- 302-628-1421
📍 Project Location
Hoornkill Avenue from Pilottown Road in Lewes, Delaware.
📅 Project Timeline
July 14, 2026, 10:00 am – City Council Chambers – Progress Meeting (will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month until the project is complete).
August 11, 2026, 10:00 am- City Council Chambers – Progress Meeting
Week of August 24 – Utility locating (Miss Utility) and survey/stakeout work will begin. You may see crews marking the ground with flags or paint — this is normal prep work and does not involve digging.
Week of August 31 – Well pointing (a dewatering technique used to keep excavation areas dry) will begin for the sewer work.
Week of September 7 – Crews will be off Monday for Labor Day, with sewer work resuming Tuesday.
September 8, 2026, 10 am – City Council Chambers – Progress Meeting
Weeks of September 14 and 21 – Sewer installation work will continue.
February 2027 – Anticipated 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.
📞 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.
