Project scope consists of roadway paving, storm sewer repairs, new water main and parkway restoration. The project improvements include:

· All new asphalt pavement
· Storm sewer repairs
· Water main replacement and upsizing with new homeowner water services
· Driveway apron repairs and replacement
. Parkway sod restoration

Project Timeline
May 2013 – Start of Construction
August 2013 – End of Construction

Friday, August 30, 2013

Concrete Curb & Gutter Completed on South Side

North of East Lake Avenue: This past week the contractor installed water services to individual homes along Ralmark Lane, Bellwood Lane from Ralmark to Executive Drive, and Longmeadow from Ralmark to Bellwood. The contractor also completed the required testing of the new water system. Once the results of those tests are returned and proper approvals are acquired, the remaining water services along Bellwood Lane and Longmeadow Drive will be completed. The contractor also completed some general clean-up along the site.

Last week, south of East Lake Avenue, the contractor completed the concrete curb & gutter repairs. The contractor also graded, cut, and installed topsoil in preparation of sod installation. The contractor also completed general clean-up along the project site.

South of East Lake Avenue: Next week, the landscape sub-contractor will continue to grade and install topsoil in preparation for sod installation. Depending on the weather conditions, the contractor may begin installing sod. Otherwise, the contractor will wait until the weather is cooler for more favorable growing conditions. The contractor will also begin performing asphalt trench patching and a few other miscellaneous repairs.

North of East Lake Avenue: Next week, the contractor will complete the water service installations once all of the test results and required approvals are received. The contractor will also begin making connections and disconnections to the existing water system at various locations. The connections between the existing water main and new water main will require sections of the water main to be shut-off. The storm sewer improvements are also anticipated to begin.

Residents will be notified at least 24-hours in advance of any scheduled water main shut-down. 

During water service installation and connection to the existing service, water to individual homes will be shut off for a short period of time. The contractor will knock on the door of any home that will not have water prior to turning it off. The contractor will attempt to give each resident approximately 1 hour notice prior to turning off the water to install the water service.

Thank you for your patience during the construction operations.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Concrete Curb & Gutter South of East Lake Ave On-Going

This past week the contractor installed water services to individual homes along Ralmark Lane from Longmeadow Drive towards Bellwood Lane and along Bellwood Drive.

Last week, south of East Lake Avenue, the contractor graded the existing landscape, removed the existing concrete curb & gutter, excavated for curb & gutter, and installed concrete curb & gutter in areas marked to be replaced.

South of East Lake Avenue: Next week, the contractor will complete the concrete curb & gutter replacements on both sides of the roadway, continue with landscape grading, installation of topsoil, and complete the miscellaneous underground utility improvements.

North of East Lake Avenue: The contractor will continue to perform the required testing on the remaining sections of water main not previously tested. The contractor will continue to install water services along Bellwood Lane, Ralmark Lane, and Longmeadow Drive in areas that have been previously tested and approved.

During water service installation and connection to the existing service, water to individual homes will be shut off for a short period of time. The contractor will knock on the door of any home that will not have water prior to turning it off. The contractor will attempt to give each resident approximately 1 hour notice prior to turning off the water to install the water service.

Thank you for your patience during the construction operations.

Monday, August 19, 2013

Curb & Gutter to Begin South of East Lake Avenue

This past week the contractor installed water main along Bellwood Lane at the Greenwood Road intersection, near Longmeadow Drive and East Lake Avenue, and within the East Lake Avenue easement near the pedestrian bridge. The contractor also began installing new water services to homes north of East Lake Avenue where the existing water main has been tested.

Last week, south of East Lake Avenue, no work was performed on-site.

South of East Lake Avenue: Next week, the contractor is anticipating to complete the storm sewer improvements. The contractor will also complete the abandonment of the fire hydrants and water valves on the old water main system.

The contractor will begin spot concrete curb & gutter removal and replacements on Longmeadow Drive south of East Lake Avenue next week. Additional information will be passed along to residents regarding the procedures during this process, including parking restrictions and access to driveways.  

North of East Lake Avenue: The contractor will begin performing the required testing on the remaining sections of water main not previously tested. The contractor will continue to install water services along Bellwood Lane, Ralmark Lane, and Longmeadow Drive in areas that have been previously tested and approved.

The contractor has scheduled to bring a second crew to help with water services on the north side of East Lake Avenue starting on Friday, August 16th. Starting on Monday, August 19th, a third crew is scheduled to be on-site working on the south side of East Lake Avenue performing the remaining underground utility work and begin removing the concrete curb & gutter marked to be replaced. Immediately following the concrete curb & gutter removal, the concrete sub-contractor will be on-site to begin forming and pouring the new concrete curb & gutter.

During water service installation and connection to the existing service, water to individual homes will be shut off for a short period of time. The contractor will knock on the door of any home that will not have water prior to turning it off. The contractor will attempt to give each resident approximately 1 hour notice prior to turning of the water to install the water service.

Thank you for your patience during the construction operations.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Directional Drilling Complete

This past week the contractor installed water main along Bellwood Lane between Ralmark Lane and Greenwood Road, made the connection to the existing system along Longmeadow Drive (North) and Bellwood Lane that leads to St. Catherine’s Church and School, and performed directional drilling of the 12-inch water main along the East Lake Avenue Easement. All of the water main scheduled to be installed via directional drilling has been completed. The remaining water main installation will be installed via open cut methods.

Last week, south of East Lake Avenue, no work was performed on-site.

South of East Lake Avenue: Next week, the contractor is anticipating to complete the storm sewer improvements. The contractor will also complete the abandonment of the fire hydrants and water valves on the old water main system.

The contractor will begin spot concrete curb & gutter removal and replacements on Longmeadow Drive south of East Lake Avenue in the near future. Additional information will be passed along to residents regarding the procedures during this process, including parking restrictions and access to driveways.  

North of East Lake Avenue: Next week, the contractor will complete the water main installation at the Bellwood and Greenwood Road intersection and installation of water main along Longmeadow Drive near East Lake Avenue. The contractor will also begin performing the required testing on the remaining sections of water main not previously tested. The contractor will likely begin installing water services later in the week within the areas of water main previously tested and ready for water service installation.  

During water service installation and connection to the existing service, water to individual homes will be shut off for a short period of time. The contractor will knock on the door of any home that will not have water prior to turning it off. The contractor will attempt to give each resident approximately 1 hour notice prior to turning of the water to install the water service.

Thank you for your added patience and cooperation on Wednesday during an unanticipated water main shut down that effected most of the project site north of East Lake Avenue due to complications encountered while making the connection to the St. Catherine’s Church & School.

Thank you for your patience during the construction operations.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Water Main Along Greenwood Road On-Going

This past week the contractor performed water main testing along Bellwood, Ralmark, and Longmeadow Drive north of East Lake Avenue. The contractor also installed water main along Longmeadow Drive south of Ralmark Drive and along Greenwood Road from Bellwood to the south, including directional drilling under Greenwood Road.

Last week, south of East Lake Avenue, no work was performed on-site.

South of East Lake Avenue: Next week, the contractor is anticipating to complete the storm sewer improvements. The contractor will also complete the abandonment of the fire hydrants and water valves on the old water main system.

The contractor will begin spot concrete curb & gutter removal and replacements on Longmeadow Drive south of East Lake Avenue in the near future. Additional information will be passed along to residents regarding the procedures during this process, including parking restrictions and access to driveways.  

North of East Lake Avenue: Next week, the contractor will continue to install the water main along Greenwood Road and Bellwood Road. The contractor is also anticipating to directionally drill the water main in the East Lake Avenue Easement west of Longmeadow Drive. The contractor will also likely begin water service installations along Bellwood Lane.

During water service installation and connection to the existing service, water to individual homes will be shut off for a short period of time. The contractor will knock on the door of any home that will not have water prior to turning it off.

Thank you for your patience during the construction operations.