Public Works News & Announcements

Household Hazardous Waste Day scheduled for Saturday May 4, 2024

Household Hazardous Waste Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Turnkey Landfill. Please note, the... more ››

Waste Management implements changes to address collection issues at Residential Drop Off Center

Waste Management has notified the City of Rochester of significant challenges regarding misuse at the Rochester Residential Drop Off Center... more ››

DPW to host Public Information Meeting regarding capacity and safety enhancements to NH Rt. 11

The City of Rochester is partnering with NHDOT to construct capacity and safety enhancements to NH Rt. 11 between the Spaulding Highway... more ››

DPW to conduct Sewer and Water Study to reduce runoff and groundwater from entering Sanitary Sewer System

The Department of Public Works is conducting a sewer and water investigation study to reduce rainwater runoff and groundwater from entering... more ››

DPW to host Public Informational Meeting for project slated at intersection of Milton Rd./Salmon Falls Rd./Amarosa Dr.

The City of Rochester has planned a roadway improvement project at the intersection of Milton Road, Salmon Falls Road & Amarosa Drive... more ››

DPW to replace a hydrant and valve at 9 Forest Park Drive on 10/19, water to be shut down temporarily

The Utilities Division of the Department of Public Works will be temporarily turning the water off in the area of Forest Park Drive on... more ››

Public Works to begin Hydrant Flushing until 11/3

The City of Rochester will be flushing fire hydrants until November 3, 2023. The majority of flushing will be scheduled from 11:00 pm to 7:... more ››

Public Works to conduct smoke tests of sanitary sewer system on 10/5

The City of Rochester will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer on Thursday, October 5th, 2023, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Public Works provides informational tools to help motorists navigate a Modern Roundabout

With Strafford Square predicted to be completed by the end of 2023, the City of Rochester is providing general guidance on how to... more ››

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Public Works to host Informational Meeting regarding Old Dover Rd. / Tebbetts Rd. intersection

The City of Rochester, in collaboration with NHDOT, is working on a conceptual and preliminary design for an intersection improvement... more ››

Rochester Public Works Department to Conduct Sewer Flow Tests

The Rochester Public Works Department will conduct sewer flow tests on some City streets from Monday, May 8th through Friday, May 12th.

Strafford Square Utility Relocation work scheduled to resume 4/11

City Services Director Peter Nourse is announcing that the Strafford Square Utility Relocation work of the roundabout project is scheduled... more ››

WATCH: Public Works holds informational meeting regarding major water project in Rt. 202A corridor

On January 25, the Department of Public Works held an informational meeting for potential water customers regarding a major water project... more ››

209 Chestnut Hill Road

Public Works: Administrative operations have relocated to new facility

Lisa Clark, Admin & Utility Billing Supervisor for the Department of Public Works, is pleased to announce that all administrative... more ››

Rt 202A Water Tank & Water Main Extension

This project includes the construction of a new elevated water tank and new municipal water main along a portion of the Route 202A corridor.