Town Hall Upgrades

Town Hall Upgrades
In 2024, the Town of Deep River initiated several key projects at Town Hall, including a comprehensive roof investigation to address leaks, the start of a multi-year carpet replacement plan, and preliminary work to improve back-up power systems through the Nuclear Emergency Management Program. These efforts laid the foundation for further upgrades in 2025, ensuring the building remains safe, functional, and prepared for emergencies. The 2025 projects represent a continuation of this work, focusing on completing the roof replacement, finalizing the carpet installations, and enhancing the Town’s emergency readiness with a new generator.

Town Hall Roof Replacement
Identified as essential through the 2024 investigation, will address serious issues above the administrative offices, such as ponding, granule deterioration, and compromised insulation. The Town Hall Roof Replacement is essential to maintaining the structural integrity of the building. The current roof, installed in 2007, consists of a two-ply modified bitumen system with a typical lifespan of 15-20 years. Now 17 years old, the roof has reached the latter part of its useful life and is exhibiting serious issues, including extreme ponding, mineral granule deterioration, and areas of wet insulation. The 2024 investigation confirmed that the roof is no longer functioning effectively, increasing the risk of leaks and potential structural damage. The total estimated cost for this phase is $180,000.

Carpet Replacement Plan
Due to conclude in 2025, addressing the remaining areas not completed in the previous year. The old carpeting, which has become worn and outdated, will be replaced to improve both aesthetics and usability throughout the building. This final phase has an allocated budget of $50,000.

Generator Installation
The installation of a generator will enhance Town Hall’s back-up power capabilities, ensuring uninterrupted service during emergencies. The Town has applied for two grants to assist with the funding of the generator project, which, if successful, would provide a combined total of $115,000. This would leave the Town responsible for the remaining $98,000 of the total $213,000 project cost. The installation will build on the design and preliminary work completed in 2024, improving the Town’s operational resilience and emergency preparedness.