City aldermen have given initial approval to a bonding request from Manchester Water Works for a new administration and vehicle storage building on Lake Shore Road.

According to information provided by Manchester Water Works (MWW) Director Phil Croasdale, the building will be built adjacent to the Massabesic Water Treatment Plant at 1581 Lake Shore Road with a schematic design project budget cost estimate of $35 million and planned completion date in fall 2027.

The project would be funded through a combination of $3.5 million in capital reserve funds on-hand, and $31 million in general obligation bonds.

Peter Dunn of Island Pond Road said he’s not sure what impact a project like this might have on his neighborhood, which he called a “diamond in the rough.”

“It’s also called ‘Bake Shore

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