Friday, July 1, 2016

Concrete Work on East Side of Tower from Aviator Lane to Navy Blvd. Completed

Work completed this week, June 24th to July 1st
·         Installed colored and stamped concrete on east side of Tower Drive from Navy Blvd. to Aviator Lane
·         Installed colored and stamped concrete in a few miscellaneous areas previously not installed
·         Installed concrete sidewalk on south side of Sable Drive
o   Including Von Maur entrance
·         Installed concrete sidewalk along Aviator Lane, east of Tower Drive on lower level of retaining wall
·         Install concrete sidewalk at miscellaneous locations along the project site that were previously removed.
o   South east corner of Aviator Lane and Tower Drive, within South Park Area
o   South east corner of Navy Blvd and Tower Drive, near State & Main Bar & Grill
o   Miscellaneous areas along Navy Blvd
·         Installed topsoil in planter beds
·         Asphalt patching in front of previously replaced concrete curb & gutter
·         Continued with installation of irrigation piping.
·         Continued with installation of electrical conduit and wiring for street lighting and accent lights.
·         Perform general site clean-up in preparation for July 4th Holiday
o   Install temporary stone within areas of concrete sidewalk that were not poured
o   Swept project site
o   Removed unnecessary barricades and fencing
o   Removed stockpiles and debris
·         All outdoor seating along Tower Drive is accessible during the July 4th Holiday
o   East side of Tower Drive from Aviator Lane to Navy Blvd – Remaining orange construction fencing removed
o   East side of Tower Drive from Navy Blvd to Valor Drive – Existing sidewalk still in-place
o   West Side of Tower Drive – Patio seating has been available for several weeks

Construction activity scheduled for next week, July 4th to July 8th  
·         No work on-site July 4th Weekend
·         Remove existing retaining wall on north side of Valor Drive east of Tower Drive
·         Install new retaining wall on north side of Valor Drive east of Tower Drive
o   Businesses will be provided temporary access during construction. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. We will do everything possible to ensure access is provided throughout the day.
·         Concrete sidewalk removal and replacement along north side of Sable Drive

Anticipated work in future weeks:
·         Week of July 11th
o   Removal and pouring of concrete sidewalk adjacent to the buildings on the east side of Tower Drive from Valor Drive to Navy Blvd
§  This will be the final major phase of concrete removal and replacement for the project.
§  Anticipate to complete this section of streetscape prior to Arts Festival on August 5th
o   Removal and pouring of concrete sidewalk on northwest corner of Tower Drive and Sable Drive, near Eggsperience.
·         Early September
o   Landscape restoration with new trees and perennials in the planting beds.
o   Due to move favorable growing conditions

Friendly Reminder:
·         No work will be performed over July 4th Holiday Weekend!!!
·         All businesses are open during construction!
·         Surface parking spots are limited. Parking in garages is strongly encouraged.
Have a safe and enjoyable July 4th Holiday Weekend!!!!