City Hall Renovation Project

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March 19, 2024

The renovation of City Hall is progressing to the point that asbestos abatement on the first floor is about 80 percent complete as crews with Benchmark construction also work to replace windows, begin work on the new space for Council Chambers on the first floor and continue with the pit excavation to prepare for the installation of a new elevator. 

In the basement, new boiler piping is about 75 percent complete and other pipes for heating are being extended across the space.

Up on the second floor, the wiring for new lights and for the fire alarm is nearly done, as is the HVAC duct work. Heat pump lines have been tested and the conduit feed for new electric panels is 75 percent complete.

And on the third floor, wiring for new lights and the fire alarm is done, while the duct work for the HVAC system is completed and almost fully insulated.

Prior Code Department

New elevator location

February 23, 2024

The renovation of Bangor City Hall began in January and crews with Benchmark construction have completed about 90 percent of the demolition work needed on the first floor. Asbestos abatement is underway on that floor. 

Renovating the first floor is necessary to provide improved public access to city services. The project will include renovating all floors of City Hall and Benchmark will replace the elevator system while making improvements to building security and to its heating and cooling system, according to City Engineer John Theriault. Concrete slab has been cut to make room for the new elevator. 

Some of the other work that began in January included removing the ceiling, lights and duct system on the third floor; removing the boiler in the basement (new boilers are in stock and pumps and tanks are on-site); and laying out new heat pipe runs while also marking new duct holes through the walls. 

Additionally, the 8,000-gallon oil tank in the basement was cleaned and removed from the building. Demolition work on the second floor is about 75 percent complete and on the third floor it's about 95 complete. The demolition on these upper floors is related to the installation of the new heating and cooling system. Duct work on the second floor is about 20 percent complete, and heat pump and branch control units and lines for the floor are about 75 percent complete. Duct work on the third floor for new heating and cooling is about 90 percent complete. 

The renovation of City Hall is expected to last about 18 months, extending into the middle of 2025.

As work continues, the building is closed to the public. The City recognizes the temporary closure may cause inconvenience to some, and appreciates the community’s understanding and cooperation during this period of improvement. Municipal operations are currently being conducted at 262 Harlow St., in the Penquis building. People seeking municipal services must enter at the rear of the building.

First floor main entrance

Elevator pit location

January 2024

Clerk office

Treasury Department

Code Department

Old boiler removal

Parking area