An almost $9-million dollar renovation project that's been going on within the walls of the old Bangor City Hall building, should be near to completion soon, according to City Officials.

Bangor City Hall Renovations 2, Cori Skall
Bangor City Hall Renovations 2, Cori Skall
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In September of 2023, the Bangor City Council approved an $8,910,000 contract to fix up the historic building as they hoped to upgrade many aspect of the ageing infrastructure, while trying to retain and restore some of the original historic design.
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Planning for such a massive overhaul, a number of City Departments had to relocate, temporarily, to the back of the Penquis Building on Harlow Street while the work has been done.

Bangor City Hall Old Main Entrance, City Of Bangor Website
Bangor City Hall Old Main Entrance, City Of Bangor Website
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And when you take a peek at exactly what's going inside the building, you can see why!

Bangor City Hall Old Code Enforcement Office, City Of Bangor Website
Bangor City Hall Old Code Enforcement Office, City Of Bangor Website
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According to the City's Website, new steel beams have been put into place, a new elevator site has been created and new walls and framing have been put together, completely changing the look inside the hold historic building.

Bangor City Hall First Floor Excavation, City Of Bangor Website
Bangor City Hall First Floor Excavation, City Of Bangor Website
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Communications Manager for the City of Bangor, David Warren, says the renovations taking place at the City Hall building are right on time.

Bangor City Hall Council Chambers, City of Bangor Website
Bangor City Hall Council Chambers, City of Bangor Website
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"It seems most of the heaving lifting has largely been done, such as installing new HVAC system and a new elevator shaft (although not sure if new elevator itself is in place)."

Bangor City Hall Framing Off Offices, City Of Bangor Website
Bangor City Hall Framing Off Offices, City Of Bangor Website
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"Some of the focus now appears to be putting up walls and ceilings to define office/department spaces, and to cover up HVAC and other work."

Bangor City Hall New Elevator, City Of Bangor Website
Bangor City Hall New Elevator, City Of Bangor Website
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Warren says the end of the construction is in site, and the plans are still on track to move back into the building by the end of the year.

Bangor City Hall Clerk & Entrances, City Of Bangor Website
Bangor City Hall Clerk & Entrances, City Of Bangor Website
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"We hope to return to City Hall come late spring or early summer."

Bangor City Hall Big Beams, City of Bangor Website
Bangor City Hall Big Beams, City of Bangor Website
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You can track the City Hall project's progress here.

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