Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Concrete Work along Ronald Road to be Completed this Week.

Work Completed Last Week, August 8th to 12th
·         Completed storm sewer construction along Glendale Road
·         Completed storm sewer service installation along Glendale Road
·         Continued with concrete curb & gutter and driveway replacement on north side of Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road
·         Continued with roadway excavation along Ronald Road to Cul-de-sac at Glendale Road.
·         Backfilling behind curb & gutter previously replaced

Work Anticipated to be completed This week, August 15th to 19th
·         Complete roadway excavation along Ronald Road
·         Complete concrete curb & gutter and driveway replacement along Ronald Road
·         Begin prepping aggregate base course for first layer of asphalt pavement
·         Perform required testing and receive necessary approvals prior to placing the new water main into service within the second section of new water main installed along Glendale Road from Ronald Road to Warren Road.

The concrete work along Ronald Road is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week. The contractor is also scheduled to complete the roadway excavation and grading prior to paving the first layer of asphalt pavement. The first layer of asphalt pavement along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road is scheduled to be paved early the week of August 22nd.  This will be a major project milestone for this section of the roadway. Once the first layer of asphalt is paved, a smooth driving surface will be provided and the amount of dust will be greatly reduced in this area.

Monday, August 1, 2016

Curb & Gutter Replacement On-Going. Storm Sewer on Glendale Continues

Work Completed Last Week, July 25 to July 29th  
·         Completed water service replacements along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road
·         Began removal replacement of existing concrete curb & gutter along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road, south side of roadway.
·         Completed water service replacements along Ronald Road

Work Anticipated to be completed This week, August 1st to August 5th
·         Complete storm sewer construction
·         Begin storm sewer service installation
·         Perform required testing and receive necessary approvals prior to placing the new water main into service within the second section of new water main installed along Glendale Road from Ronald Road to Warren Road.
·         Continue concrete curb & gutter and driveway replacements on the south side of Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road

The contractor will continue removing the concrete curb & gutter along the SOUTH side of Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road. During this construction operation, the concrete curb & gutter in front of each home will be removed. Temporary stone ramps will be installed at each drive to provide access. The amount of time each resident is restricted from using their driveway during the removal process should be limited.

The contractor will continue pouring the new concrete curb & gutter on the south side of Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road this week as well. During this process, residents will be restricted from using their driveways for approximately 1 week to allow for the curb & gutter to be installed and proper curing time of the concrete. Residents will be able to park on the opposite side of the street during non-working hours. During working hours (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM), we request you park on adjacent streets outside the construction zone. Residents will be notified via letter regarding the day access will be restricted and timeframe for access being restored.

Thank you for all your patience and understanding as the roadway improvements have continued and residents are with access to their driveways during the concrete pouring and curing process. It is anticipated all the concrete work along the south side of Ronal Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road will be completed by the end of the week.

After a delay in acquiring the necessary parts to complete the storm sewer improvements Glendale Road, the contractor will again be installing new storm sewer along Glendale Road this week. It is anticipated mainline storm sewer will be completed by the end of the week, with storm sewer service installation the following week.

Thank you again for all your patience, understanding, and cooperation as you live within a construction area.

Monday, July 25, 2016

Curb and Gutter Replacement to Begin on South Side of Ronald Road.

Work Completed Last Week, July 18th to July 22nd
·         Continued with storm sewer construction
·         Continued water service replacements along Ronald Road

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, July 25th to July 29th 
·         Complete storm sewer construction
·         Begin storm sewer service installation
·         Complete water service replacements along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road
·         Perform required testing and receive necessary approvals prior to placing the new water main into service within the second section of new water main installed along Glendale Road from Ronald Road to Warren Road.
·         Begin removing existing concrete curb & gutter along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road, south side of roadway.

The contractor will begin removing the concrete curb & gutter along the SOUTH side of Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road. During this construction operation, the concrete curb & gutter in front of each home will be removed. Temporary stone ramps will be installed at each drive to provide access. The amount of time each resident is restricted from using their driveway during the removal process should be limited.

It is anticipated the contractor will begin pouring the new concrete curb & gutter on the south side of Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road next week as well. During this process, residents will be restricted from using their driveways for approximately 1 week to allow for the curb & gutter to be installed and proper curing time of the concrete. Residents will be able to park on the opposite side of the street during non-working hours. During working hours, we request you park on adjacent streets outside the construction zone. Residents will be notified via letter regarding the day access will be restricted and timeframe for access being restored.

Again this past week, there were several emergency water shut-downs due to the contractor hitting existing water services while performing the water service replacements. Unfortunately this is part of construction. However, please be assured we have had continual discussions regarding this issue with the contractor and requested great care be taken while excavating. Should an emergency water shut down need to be performed, we will notify you as quickly as possible.

Thank you again for all your patience, understanding, and cooperation as you live within a construction area.

Friday, July 15, 2016

Underground Utility Improvements Continue

Work Completed Last Week, July 11th to July 15th
·         Continued with storm sewer construction
·         Completed sanitary sewer service replacements
·         Completed sanitary sewer repairs
·         Received necessary approvals to place the new water main into service along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road
·         Began water service replacements along Ronald Road

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, July 18th to July 25th
·         Complete storm sewer construction
·         Begin storm sewer service installation
·         Continue water service replacement along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road
·         Perform required testing and received necessary approvals prior to placing the new water main into service within the second section of new water main installed along Glendale Road from Ronald Road to Warren Road.
·         Depending on work progress, begin removing existing concrete curb & gutter along Ronald Road

Now that the necessary approvals are received to place the newly installed water main into service along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road, the contractor has began replacing water services to individual homes. Water services will be replaced from the new water main to the existing valve and box located in front of each home. During the water service replacement, water to individual homes will be shut-off for approximately 2-3 hours while the transition from the old service to the new service is made. The contractor will notify each resident individually regarding the approximate time and day of the water shut-off prior to turning off the water.

Depending on when the required approvals are received, the contractor may begin water service placements along Glendale Road from Ronald Road to Warren Road.

The contractor is hoping to complete the mainline storm sewer installation by the end of next week.

Depending on work progress, the contractor may begin removing the concrete curb & gutter along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road. During this construction operation, the concrete curb & gutter in front of each home will be removed. Temporary stone ramps will be installed at each drive to provide access. The amount of time each resident is restricted from using their driveway during the removal process should be limited.

During the past week, there were several emergency water shut-downs due to the contractor hitting existing water services while performing the water service replacements. Unfortunately this is part of construction. However, please be assured we have discussed this issue with the contractor and requested great care be taken while excavating. Should an emergency water shut down need to be performed, we will notify you as quickly as possible.

Thank you again for all your patience, understanding, and cooperation as you live within a construction area.

 

Friday, July 1, 2016

Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Continue. Water Service Replacements to Begin

Work Completed Last Week, June 27th to July 1st  
·         Continued with storm sewer construction
·         Continued with sanitary sewer service replacements
·         Received necessary approvals to placing new water main into service along the first section of new water main installed along Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road
·         General site clean-up prior to July 4th Holiday

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, July 4th to July 8th  
·         No work on-site on July 4th
·         Continue with storm sewer construction
·         Complete sanitary sewer service replacements
·         Complete required sanitary sewer repairs.
·         Continue to perform required testing and received necessary approvals prior to placing the new water main into service within the second section of new water main installed along Glendale Road from Ronald Road to Warren Road.

The contractor is expected to complete the sanitary sewer service replacement and mainline repairs by the end of next week. This is a little later than anticipated, but the contractor uncovered a few unexpected issues as they were performing the work.

The contractor will continue to install the new storm sewer along the project site.

The contractor received the required approvals to place the new water main into service along the first section of newly installed water main, Ronald Road from Greenwood Road to Glendale Road. The contractor anticipates beginning installation of water services to individual homes next week. Water services will be replaced from the new water main to the existing valve and box located in front of each home. During the water service replacement, water to individual homes will be shut-off for approximately 2-3 hours while the transition from the old service to the new service is made. The contractor will notify each resident individually regarding the approximate time and day of the water shut-off prior to turning off the water.

The contractor will not be on-site over the July 4th Holiday. Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Weekend!!!

Friday, June 24, 2016

Storm Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Work Continues

Work Completed Last Week, June 20th to June 24th  
·         Continued with storm sewer construction
·         Continued with sanitary sewer service replacements

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, June 27th to July 1st   
·         Continue with storm sewer construction
·         Complete sanitary sewer service replacements
·         Complete required sanitary sewer repairs.
·         Continue to perform required testing and received necessary approvals prior to placing the new water main into service.

 The contractor will continue to work with two crews on-site to complete the storm sewer installation and sanitary sewer service replacements as required.

The contractor is anticipating to complete the necessary sanitary sewer service replacements and sanitary sewer repairs by the end of the next week, prior to the July 4th Holiday.

The contractor is continuing to perform the required testing needed prior to placing the new water main into service and begin replacing the water services to individual homes. They anticipate water service replacements will begin following the July 4th Holiday.

Thanks again for all your patience and understanding.

Friday, June 17, 2016

Storm Sewer Installation and Sanitary Sewer Service Replacements Continue

Work Completed Last Week, June 13th to June 17th  
·         Continued with storm sewer construction
·         Continued with sanitary sewer service replacements
·         Began performing required testing prior to placing the new water main into service

Work Anticipated to be completed Next week, June 20th to June 24th  
·         Continue with storm sewer construction
·         Continue with sanitary sewer service replacements
·         Complete required testing and received necessary approvals prior to placing the new water main into service.

The contractor will continue to work with two crews on-site to complete the storm sewer installation and sanitary sewer service replacements as required.

It is anticipated the contractor will receive the required approvals to place the new water main into service in the next few weeks. Once all the tests have passed and the approvals have been received, the contractor will begin water service replacements to each individual home. They anticipate this work beginning the week of July 27th.

Thank you for all your patience and understanding as you live in a very busy construction site that makes travelling through the neighborhood difficult and dealing with the construction dirt and dust that comes with a project of this size.