**BIG BLUE:** The Weir River Water System initially proposed painting the top portion of its new 138-foot water tower on Strawberry Hill a shade of cobalt blue, but agreed to reconsider after feedback from the planning board and design review board. [Source: Weir River Water System]

By Carol Britton Meyer

Representatives from the Weir River Water System presented an update on the now 138-foot Strawberry Hill water tank construction project to the planning board in joint session with the design review board on November 4 – including the latest design – drawing a number of concerns from board members and a couple of residents. There is no application currently before the planning board.

The tank, which will have a one-million-gallon capacity, will be located at the site of the old tank at 39 Prospect Avenue, with construction expected to begin in January to March 2027 for site preparation and demolition of the existing communications building – and project completion around June 2028.

Click here for the original rendering of the tank

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The new tower will be higher than the previous one at that location. The capacity of the new tank will be double that of the old one.

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