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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05.dPositioned to Thrive Public Works June 2015 Public Works June 2015 2 2015 Street Reconstruction. Phase 1 of the project continues. New concrete curb and gutter has been completed in many areas and the first layer of asphalt has been put down. Both contractors are progressing well though they have suffered setbacks from the weather. 50/60 Roundabout. The roundabout is starting to take shape. The focus has been on relocation of private utilities and installation of storm sewer. Work on the project has slowed as the relocation of private utilities continues to pose problems. Removal of underground conduit related to the private utilities has affected the pace of work. In spite of that, the project is still scheduled to be complete by the end of August. 3 Holyoke Avenue Water Tower. The Holyoke Water Tower is in the early stages of its construction. Site excavation and preparation for the foundation is complete and crews are placing and securing rebar for the concrete that will be used in the foundation. Once the foundation is poured and cured, walls of the supporting column will begin to take shape. Later this year, crews will begin to work on building the bowl. This is a long term project with work on the pedestal and bowl continuing throughout the summer and into next year. The tower is expected to be online in the fall of 2016. Well 20 Construction. Construction began on Well 20 during the last week of June. The well is located in Cherry View Park, adjacent to the parking lot. The construction of the well is based on recommendations in the 2013 Comprehensive Water Supply Plan. Lakeville’s growth has driven peak water demand at or near the City’s existing capacity to supply water. Based on peak demand projections and per capita use, a new well was needed to ensure that additional capacity was available to meet customer demands and emergency needs. Drilling of the well will be relatively quick and the drilling equipment should be removed from the park area by the end of summer. Finalizing pumps, motors, and controls will continue into the fall with the well expected to be online by the end of the year and fully available in the summer of 2016. 4 Collector Road Rehabilitation. Hamburg Avenue Improvement Project. Staff continues to work with the Watershed District and Dakota County Soil and Water to finalize joint powers agreements for the installation of water quality improvements, separate from the roadwork, which will improve drainage within the ditches adjacent to Hamburg Avenue. Contracts for the road work are being coordinated. Kensington Boulevard Improvement Project. A preconstruction meeting has been set for Tuesday, July 7. Construction on the project is anticipated to start shortly thereafter.