Current Projects

Things are happening fast and furious in the Lakes Region. Our communities continue to grow and foster new investments, along with many new business start-ups and expansions taking place.

Here is a brief list of some of the current projects taking place in and around the Lakes Region.

Belmont

Public Infrastructure - Plans are underway for a new police building, new town offices as well as general road improvements.

Route 106 Improvements - The town continues it's efforts to increase water and sewer access along the corridor. This would allow new businesses to relocate and existing businesses to expand current facilities.

Gilford

Winnipesaukee Crossing - This retail complex is currently being built by a private developer. The complex already houses a Lowe's retail store, as well as ---. Plans are to include a re-designed and larger Hannaford Supermarkets, relocating the store from across the street.

Laconia/Gilford Airport - The airport just completed a multi-million dollar project to increase capacity and safety for its runways. These improvements allow the airport to handle corporate jets and expand it's capacity for increased traffic during the summer season and larger regional events. More information about the airport can be viewed at www.laconiaairport.com.

Laconia

Laconia/Gilford Business Park - The business park was developed to increase availability of buildable land for busienss purposes. From the 150 acre site 95 usable acres was gained. The business park currently has ------- as tenants and has availability for ------ acres of additional development.

Riverwalk/Stewart Park -  These two projects combined to make the Winnipesaukee River, which runs through downtown Laconia, more accessible to our residents and visitors alike. Plans are to create a paved walkway through Stewart park and add an ampitheatre and information kiosk. The Riverwalk will continue through the remainder of the downtown and allow access via cartop kayaks/canoes at Rotary Park. In total the Riverwalk will be 3 miles of paved walkway, with benches and historical sites noted along the walk.

WOW Recreation Trail - This trail is amulti-use recreational path which begins at the Belmont town line ( connecting from the Belmont trail) and continuing through Laconia to the Meredith town line. The path will follow along the railroad tracks and allow for many water vistas and access to many public  areas along the path. In total the trail will be 9 miles long and cost $3 million to construct. More information about the trail can be seen at www.wowtrail.org. (Construction beginning Spring 2008)

Meredith

The Bundle Project - This project involves water main replacements, sewer main replacement and relining, drainage work, sidewalk replacement and new sidewalks, as well as complete road resurfacing.

Route 3/Route 25 - Plans are being developed to address the needs and concerns of residents and visitors to the region. These plans will be compatible with a Master Plan for Meredith and the region as a whole.