The contract with MNRCP and USFWS for the Sawyer Road redevelopment project has been signed. The work plan, which describes the baseline monitoring and designs is being finalized. In the fall of 2025, a stakeholder meeting will be scheduled to update the public on the project status and solicit input on the turnaround design.

In the meantime, GPCOG has published a video highlighting the significance of this project and the collaboration between Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough.  Cape Elizabeth Town Planner Maureen O'Meara and Scarborough's Sustainability Manager Jami Fitch are featured in this video.

The towns of Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough came to the mutual decision to remove a road that traverses Spurwink Marsh and connects the two communities. The road, which floods during storms, offers spectacular views of the marsh. This project is a successful example of "retreat," a strategy for dealing with the impacts of climate change.

To access more information on the Sawyer Road Redevelopment Project, please visit the Sawyer Road Redevelopment Project website located under our Town Spotlight section on the home page.