Keene's downtown reconstruction project enters major sewer and water work as tree removal begins, with the project still scheduled for completion by December 2028. The first phase of tree work is scheduled to begin tomorrow at 7 a.m., Lussier said. Sewer And Water Work Takes Center StageWith the initial tree work underway, underground utilities will soon become the primary focus of construction. Rossier said the next month will largely be devoted to sewer and water work, which will bring larger excavators, loaders and trucks into the downtown construction zone. Project Remains on Track For December 2028 CompletionDespite the increasing disruption downtown, officials said the project remains within its contractual schedule.