BRUNSWICK

Construction of the new police station at Stanwood and Pleasant streets is on track for September completion, according to Town Manager Gary Brown and general contractor Ledgewood Construction.

Project managers say concrete for the final foundation would be poured by the end of the week.

Additionally, three weeks of erecting the building’s steel skeleton are to begin on March 4.

By its completion, 162 local people will have been employed to work on the project, Brown said.

Two change orders have been filed: the first resulting in a design change of the foundation due to unstable soil; the second resulting in removal of clay from the area of the foundation to maintain soil and sand integrity.

The project’s contingency fund originally had been depleted because of the foundation design change. However, subsequent savings and efficiencies in the construction process have been used to replenish the account.

Also Tuesday, councilors narrowly approved designation of Perryman Village housing complex and the recently-accepted McKeen Landing Park area as “Drug- Free Safe Zones” at the urging of police. The designation increases penalties for drug use or trafficking within the zones.

The issue passed 5-4, with councilors Ben Tucker, John Richardson, Benet Pols and Sarah Brayman in opposition. Each supported the intent but questioned the accuracy of zone boundaries and wondered how violations would fare in a legal challenge.

jtleonard@timesrecord.com