Most of you have had little contact with the infrastructure contractor the past couple weeks; but, they have still been here. Their work has mostly consisted of the final stitching of putting the Village back together again.
Almost all areas have received Hydra-seeding. They are finishing a few other restoration projects but mostly just cleaning up signs and other miscellaneous stuff around the Village. There are a few punch list items that are still being remedied. But, we anticipate a skeleton crew showing up today but not staying around the Village too long this week.
For those of you who must drive through the Lakewood Blvd corridor, we are trying to get some prices from either of the two contractors in the Village to get those road segments repaired.
If you have not taken the time to look over the new pond area between the Village and the MBCC tennis courts, that project has progressed quite far as well. The pond is dug out completely and they have stopped pumping water out of it so it is slowly filling in with ground water and several springs that are feeding it. The pipe to the lake is still blocked so we are not getting water yet flowing from the lake to the pond.
The storm water pipe thru the MBCC driving range is installed. There are still a few more storm structures in various parts of the project, and, the connection near the maintenance shop that need to be installed. Another week or two on this project and they should be wrapping up as well!!!
As a reminder, once construction is done, I will start using the BLOG for ongoing Village News, so stay tuned to this communication method for ongoing information!!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Day 184 Monday Oct 4th
For the Street and Infrastructure Construction, restoration will continue this week. There was alot of Hydra-seed put down last week and more will occur this week; we are still hoping that they may be completely finished this week, but that may depend on the weather.
For our friends on Farwell who have been getting mail pick up at the gang boxes at Lakewood, very soon your delivery back to your homes should resume. We will provide you a notice when you can expect that change.
In another area of the Village, digging began last Friday for the storm water retention pond at the MBCC. This pond will be located between the Village tennis courts and the tennis courts at the MBCC. A good start on Friday gives good hope that that the pond will be completed in just a few short weeks. The storm pipe construction from the MBCC Maintenance Shop, across the driving range, to the point where it will drain into the pond will also begin soon.
As construction ends, please stay tuned via this Blog for other Village news. My intent is to move completely toward the Blog for the source of communication.
For our friends on Farwell who have been getting mail pick up at the gang boxes at Lakewood, very soon your delivery back to your homes should resume. We will provide you a notice when you can expect that change.
In another area of the Village, digging began last Friday for the storm water retention pond at the MBCC. This pond will be located between the Village tennis courts and the tennis courts at the MBCC. A good start on Friday gives good hope that that the pond will be completed in just a few short weeks. The storm pipe construction from the MBCC Maintenance Shop, across the driving range, to the point where it will drain into the pond will also begin soon.
As construction ends, please stay tuned via this Blog for other Village news. My intent is to move completely toward the Blog for the source of communication.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Lower Bluff--Re-seed Coming!!
To our friends in the Lower Bluff, we anticipate that the contractor will be coming back for another application of hydra-seeding very soon, especially in those areas where the grass is thin. They may complete this as early as next week!!
To make this work better, you should plan to MOW that grass low, and rake off any dead materials or leaves.
To make this work better, you should plan to MOW that grass low, and rake off any dead materials or leaves.
Friday 9/24 DAY 174!!! Almost Done!!
Well my friends, work has continued. The last 2 weeks, there has been direct communication with the residents within the construction zone. The direct commuication was the result of a fluid schedule on the work that was being completed.
Let me bring everyone up to speed on where we are.
Surface blacktop was put down on McBride, Magdeline and Summit last week. Asphalt driveways were completed in that section yesterday. Restoration of grass will continue with hydra seeding taking place next week.
Farwell Drive received binder asphalt yesterday.
We expect the SURFACE on Farwell to be put down on MONDAY!! Notices will be delivered to Farwell homes today that they will need to have cars out of driveways by 6a on Monday morning. The asphalt contract intends to apply "Tac"--a very sticky material used to adhere the two layers of asphalt together, so they can begin paving by 7am. If you drive over the "tac", it may get onto your vehicle and be VERY difficult to get off!!
Asphalt driveways on Farwell will get their surface material next Wednesday and Thursday. Restoration will continue on Farwell all of next week as well.
Let me bring everyone up to speed on where we are.
Surface blacktop was put down on McBride, Magdeline and Summit last week. Asphalt driveways were completed in that section yesterday. Restoration of grass will continue with hydra seeding taking place next week.
Farwell Drive received binder asphalt yesterday.
We expect the SURFACE on Farwell to be put down on MONDAY!! Notices will be delivered to Farwell homes today that they will need to have cars out of driveways by 6a on Monday morning. The asphalt contract intends to apply "Tac"--a very sticky material used to adhere the two layers of asphalt together, so they can begin paving by 7am. If you drive over the "tac", it may get onto your vehicle and be VERY difficult to get off!!
Asphalt driveways on Farwell will get their surface material next Wednesday and Thursday. Restoration will continue on Farwell all of next week as well.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday 9/12; Day 162
Late last week, there was binder layer of blacktop put down on McBride, Magdeline and Summit!! How nice is that too drive on!!
Today, surface was applied to New Castle, Charring Cross and Laurel as well as the rest of Roxbury. Final restoration still needs to take place but those crews are busy getting final elevations and are prepping to grow grass.
We are expecting the concrete contractor to be back again tomorrow after spending a good share of the day in the Village today. There were a few driveways to be re-poured on New Castle and McBride and then they moved over to Farwell. Tomorrow, anticipate additional concrete driveways getting poured on Farwell. Tentatively, we are looking for binder to get started on Farwell on or around Sept 23rd.
Today, surface was applied to New Castle, Charring Cross and Laurel as well as the rest of Roxbury. Final restoration still needs to take place but those crews are busy getting final elevations and are prepping to grow grass.
We are expecting the concrete contractor to be back again tomorrow after spending a good share of the day in the Village today. There were a few driveways to be re-poured on New Castle and McBride and then they moved over to Farwell. Tomorrow, anticipate additional concrete driveways getting poured on Farwell. Tentatively, we are looking for binder to get started on Farwell on or around Sept 23rd.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Thursday 9/9; Day 158
Below is a letter delivered to homes in the areas that were expecting street surfacing today. I am constantly amazed on how weather impacts schedules of contractors; but it apparently does quite a bit!!
September 9, 2010
Residents along the 2010 Street and Utilities Improvements Project
Subject: Asphalt Paving
Dear Residents:
You recently received a letter indicating that the paving schedule for Roxbury Road, New Castle Way and Charing Cross Road was for September 9. As you can see, the paving contractor had a delay in his schedule.
Paving of the surface layer of asphalt on Roxbury Road, New Castle Way, and Charing Cross is now scheduled to be completed on Monday, September 13.
We thank you for your continued patience as these critical infrastructure improvements are made in the Village. Please do not hesitate to contact Village Hall or the project engineer (Brian Berquist at Town & Country Engineering, Inc. (608) 273-3350 with any questions.
Very truly yours,
VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF
Tim Krueger
Village Administrator
September 9, 2010
Residents along the 2010 Street and Utilities Improvements Project
Subject: Asphalt Paving
Dear Residents:
You recently received a letter indicating that the paving schedule for Roxbury Road, New Castle Way and Charing Cross Road was for September 9. As you can see, the paving contractor had a delay in his schedule.
Paving of the surface layer of asphalt on Roxbury Road, New Castle Way, and Charing Cross is now scheduled to be completed on Monday, September 13.
We thank you for your continued patience as these critical infrastructure improvements are made in the Village. Please do not hesitate to contact Village Hall or the project engineer (Brian Berquist at Town & Country Engineering, Inc. (608) 273-3350 with any questions.
Very truly yours,
VILLAGE OF MAPLE BLUFF
Tim Krueger
Village Administrator
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wednesday 9/8 Day 157
I made an error yesterday in suggesting that the pipe work was now completed. That actually happened today. I had the good fortune to witness the ceremonial laying of the last segment of pipe!! How Exciting is this!!! About a 6' section of storm water pipe.....not very ceremonial but, it is officially completed now!!!
We are still anticipating concrete coming in tomorrow and pavement both Thur and Fri and possibly Monday if needed. Surface could be put down on Roxbury, New Castle and Charring Cross. When surface blacktop is put down, anticipate being off that surface until 8p or later for that night. Binder layer will allow you to drive on it shortly after it is put down and rolled.
We are still anticipating concrete coming in tomorrow and pavement both Thur and Fri and possibly Monday if needed. Surface could be put down on Roxbury, New Castle and Charring Cross. When surface blacktop is put down, anticipate being off that surface until 8p or later for that night. Binder layer will allow you to drive on it shortly after it is put down and rolled.
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