School campus projects in Standish
The regional high school campus in Standish runs roof, field and paving projects every summer while the buildings are empty. Standish district work has a hard August deadline, which is why two trades usually overlap on the site. A Standish campus set goes at the maintenance gate, away from the walking routes families use in the evening. Because the Standish lots are wide and paved, the service truck reaches the unit without touching turf. Standish field and track rebuilds add a second unit once the sitework crew arrives. Athletic tournaments through the Standish fall season then take short weekend sets on the same lots.
Water supply and utility work around Standish
The lower bay of Sebago is the drinking water source for the region, and Standish work near it is tightly controlled. A Standish utility crew working inside the watershed sets well back from the shoreline and on hard ground. Standish contractors there are watched closely, so nothing gets left where a spill could reach the water. Sandy soil across the Standish shore drains straight down, which is exactly why the setback matters. Standish line and pipe crews move the unit along the right of way every few days. Winter work in Standish continues on the paved corridors as long as the plow keeps them open.
Village work at Standish Corner and Steep Falls
Standish Corner, Steep Falls and Sebago Lake Village each have their own small center and their own run of projects. A Standish village renovation usually keeps one standard unit on the paved apron beside the house. Standish church suppers and fairs take a weekend set of two units and a handwashing station. Road and sidewalk work through the Standish villages moves a single unit with the crew. Spring runoff on the Saco at Steep Falls leaves the Standish low ground wet into May.