Construction Alert No. 16
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project

August 22, 2011

Latest News about Concrete

At this afternoon’s weekly construction meeting, Strider confirmed that S&S Concrete is scheduled to arrive in town tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. While there could be some spot sidewalk work between Dock and Ireland Streets on Tuesday and Wednesday, most of the effort initially will be focused on curb and gutter work east of Ilwaco Street. The reasons behind this decision are threefold – first, the irrigation subcontractor is still completing connections and testing between Dock and Ireland; second, there is some concrete form work needed at the base of the railing wall and in the gap between All Things Irish and Popsie’s (the big hole); and, third, a gap must be created for an ADA curb ramp on the north side of the street. Also, and this may or may not be a factor, curbs can be poured in light rain whereas sidewalks need mostly dry days. The forecast calls for the sun to return tomorrow afternoon but it is fair to say that this summer has been nothing if not unpredictable!

Bottom line, the intensive sidewalk work between Dock and Ireland is scheduled to begin on Thursday of this week with completion expected by next Thursday, September 1. To the best of our abilities, we will let business owners know at least a day ahead when the crews are expected to be pouring concrete at their front doors. We will work with individual businesses to minimize access issues.

Key City Contact People

Larry Cort
Project Manager
360 914-7107
lcort@oakharbor.org

Joe Stowell
Project Engineer
360 279-4520
jstowell@oakharbor.org

Rhonda Severns
City Utilities
360 914-7256
rhseverns@oakharbor.org