Construction Alert No. 17
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
September 14, 2011
Paving Monday Night, September 19 – Expect Detours
Strider Construction has confirmed that the paving crew plans to work from about 6:00 pm on Monday evening to about 7:00 am on Tuesday morning. This effort will include repaving the City Beach Street/Pioneer Way intersection, patching Dock Street between Pioneer and Bayshore and paving Pioneer Way from Dock to Ireland and from Ilwaco to Midway. While most of the retail shops and offices will be closed by then, we recognize that many restaurants and bars will still be open and that downtown residents must still be able to get to their homes. Every effort will be made to get people to their destinations using a combination of signs and flaggers although some inconvenience should be expected. The newly paved streets should be ready for use on Tuesday morning.
In order to prepare the City Beach Street intersection for paving, Strider crews will begin removing the existing asphalt starting around noon on Monday. They hope to be able to stage the work so that one-way traffic will be maintained through the intersection. Flaggers will obviously be in place but this may be an excellent afternoon to avoid this intersection if you can.
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
Monday, September 19, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Briefing No. 29
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
September 9, 2011
Good afternoon,
With the first week of September weather just about ideal for construction and a promising forecast for dry days next week, Strider Construction has every intention of taking advantage of these conditions. By the end of next week, merchants, customers and other visitors to Pioneer Way should be able to walk on new sidewalks in all blocks except between Ireland and Ilwaco where the archaeology work is ongoing. As noted last week and as part of their accelerated completion schedule, the contractor will be working tomorrow (Saturday) from about 7 to 3 to make sure that they are ready for several days of concrete pouring next week, including filling the gravel sidewalk gaps in Phase 1. Tentatively, Strider is also planning to work next Saturday, September 17.
The contractor’s schedule calls for the paving subcontractor to be here on September 19 and 20. Not only are they expected to pave Phase 2 outside the archaeology area, but we will see repair and patching of the City Beach Street intersection and the Dock Street trench between Pioneer and Bayshore. Traffic detours and/or delays will be in place during most of these two days as the paving work is underway.
Construction Work
□ Phase 1 - The landscaping subcontractor completed topsoil application within the planter islands near City Beach Street and at the foot of Ely Street. Next up will be the large planter beds near Dock Street and the gradual placement of street furniture between City Beach and Dock.
□ Phase 1 – As noted above, Strider will be working tomorrow (Saturday) to remove the gravel within the temporary sidewalk patch areas in preparation for concrete early next week. In conjunction with this work, there may be brief traffic and parking interruptions as the crew moves from one location to the next.
□ Phase 2 – Sidewalks were completed between Dock and Hathaway early in the week and work is underway to cut the decorative grid pattern within this section. East of the archaeological enclosure, sidewalks will be about 70% complete by the end of today. Except for the archaeological block, all sidewalks should be in place by the middle of next week.
□ Phase 2 – Work began today to prepare the street base between Dock and Ireland in anticipation of paving on September 19 and 20. This effort will continue into next week both east and west of the archaeological enclosure area.
□ Phase 2 – Irrigation and electrical work kept pace with the sidewalk installation, including on the north side of the archaeological enclosure.
The Archaeological Work
□ City officials and the City’s consulting archaeological firm, Northwest Archaeological Associates (NWAA), are anxiously awaiting a September 15 consultation meeting between State, Tribal and City officials to determine how to handle the additional human remains that were discovered within several of the test pits. This meeting should help determine how much archaeological work is still required between Ireland and Ilwaco Streets.
□ Archaeological monitoring is continuing whenever Strider or one of their subcontractors performs any excavation work.
Scheduled Gatherings/Events
AM TUESDAY COFFEES Every Tuesday morning – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pioneer Way Information and Construction Office
Have a cup and pastry, hear what’s on the schedule for that week
Key City Contact People
These are your go-to City staff for issues connected to the construction project:
Larry Cort Joe Stowell Rhonda Severns
Project Manager Project Engineer City Utilities
360 914-7107 360 279-4520 360 914-7256
lcort@oakharbor.org
Joe Stowell
Project Engineer
360 279-4520
jstowell@oakharbor.org
Rhonda Severns
City Utilities
360 614-7256
rhseverns@oakharbor.org
Other Places for Information
Pioneer Way Web Page - http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=379
Pioneer Way Project Blog - http://pioneerway.blogspot.com/
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
September 9, 2011
Good afternoon,
With the first week of September weather just about ideal for construction and a promising forecast for dry days next week, Strider Construction has every intention of taking advantage of these conditions. By the end of next week, merchants, customers and other visitors to Pioneer Way should be able to walk on new sidewalks in all blocks except between Ireland and Ilwaco where the archaeology work is ongoing. As noted last week and as part of their accelerated completion schedule, the contractor will be working tomorrow (Saturday) from about 7 to 3 to make sure that they are ready for several days of concrete pouring next week, including filling the gravel sidewalk gaps in Phase 1. Tentatively, Strider is also planning to work next Saturday, September 17.
The contractor’s schedule calls for the paving subcontractor to be here on September 19 and 20. Not only are they expected to pave Phase 2 outside the archaeology area, but we will see repair and patching of the City Beach Street intersection and the Dock Street trench between Pioneer and Bayshore. Traffic detours and/or delays will be in place during most of these two days as the paving work is underway.
Construction Work
□ Phase 1 - The landscaping subcontractor completed topsoil application within the planter islands near City Beach Street and at the foot of Ely Street. Next up will be the large planter beds near Dock Street and the gradual placement of street furniture between City Beach and Dock.
□ Phase 1 – As noted above, Strider will be working tomorrow (Saturday) to remove the gravel within the temporary sidewalk patch areas in preparation for concrete early next week. In conjunction with this work, there may be brief traffic and parking interruptions as the crew moves from one location to the next.
□ Phase 2 – Sidewalks were completed between Dock and Hathaway early in the week and work is underway to cut the decorative grid pattern within this section. East of the archaeological enclosure, sidewalks will be about 70% complete by the end of today. Except for the archaeological block, all sidewalks should be in place by the middle of next week.
□ Phase 2 – Work began today to prepare the street base between Dock and Ireland in anticipation of paving on September 19 and 20. This effort will continue into next week both east and west of the archaeological enclosure area.
□ Phase 2 – Irrigation and electrical work kept pace with the sidewalk installation, including on the north side of the archaeological enclosure.
The Archaeological Work
□ City officials and the City’s consulting archaeological firm, Northwest Archaeological Associates (NWAA), are anxiously awaiting a September 15 consultation meeting between State, Tribal and City officials to determine how to handle the additional human remains that were discovered within several of the test pits. This meeting should help determine how much archaeological work is still required between Ireland and Ilwaco Streets.
□ Archaeological monitoring is continuing whenever Strider or one of their subcontractors performs any excavation work.
Scheduled Gatherings/Events
AM TUESDAY COFFEES Every Tuesday morning – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pioneer Way Information and Construction Office
Have a cup and pastry, hear what’s on the schedule for that week
Key City Contact People
These are your go-to City staff for issues connected to the construction project:
Larry Cort Joe Stowell Rhonda Severns
Project Manager Project Engineer City Utilities
360 914-7107 360 279-4520 360 914-7256
lcort@oakharbor.org
Joe Stowell
Project Engineer
360 279-4520
jstowell@oakharbor.org
Rhonda Severns
City Utilities
360 614-7256
rhseverns@oakharbor.org
Other Places for Information
Pioneer Way Web Page - http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=379
Pioneer Way Project Blog - http://pioneerway.blogspot.com/
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Briefing No. 28
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
September 1, 2011
Good morning,
While there remains a great deal of uncertainty about when the block between Ireland and Ilwaco Streets will be cleared for construction following the archaeological work, the remainder of the project appears to be tracking strongly toward a revised substantial completion date of October 6 (assuming decent weather during the next five weeks). “Substantial completion” is different from “physical completion” but does include all underground utilities, sidewalks, final paving, striping, handrails, irrigation and signs. It is also very likely that much of the landscaping and street furniture will be installed during this period. Thus, while there will still be work to do after October 6, including completing the Ireland to Ilwaco block and removal of the overhead lines and poles once all the individual property conversions are complete, Pioneer Way should be in good shape as we head deeper into autumn.
Also, please note that the window cleaners will be on the street tomorrow (Friday).
Construction Work
□ Within Phase 1, work continued to complete the irrigation installation and testing. Late this week, the landscaping subcontractor is expected to bring in topsoil and remove the pedestrian barricades around the planting areas. Removal of the two flawed sidewalk panels in front of the Casual House and the Pioneer Project Office should occur during the week of September 6.
□ Efforts within Phase 2 were all about concrete. Between Dock and Ireland Streets, Strider crews stayed one step ahead of S & S Concrete as most of this two block stretch welcomed new sidewalks this week. This work will continue into next week before the concrete subcontractors will move to the east end of the project to begin pouring sidewalks between Ilwaco and Midway Boulevard. With the archaeological work suspended temporarily (see below), City crews reduced the size of the enclosure which will allow Strider enough room to complete the retaining wall across from Whidbey Coffee.
□ Looking ahead to the week of September 12, detail work will continue within Phase 1, especially within the planting areas and on the sidewalks. Most of the work in Phase 2 will be concentrated east of Ilwaco where the current schedule calls for sidewalks to be completed between Midway and the archaeology enclosure. Paving for Phase 2 (except for Ireland to Ilwaco) is currently scheduled for the week of September 19.
The Archaeological Work
□ The City’s consulting archaeological firm, Northwest Archaeological Associates (NWAA), in cooperation with Tribal representatives, wrapped up all currently authorized work on Tuesday within the south half of Pioneer Way. The next step will be a consultation meeting between State, Tribal and City officials to determine how to handle the additional human remains that were discovered within the test pits. The State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has scheduled this meeting for mid-September.
□ Archaeological monitoring will continue whenever Strider or one of their contractors performs any excavation work.
Scheduled Gatherings/Events
AM TUESDAY COFFEES Every Tuesday morning – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pioneer Way Information and Construction Office
Have a cup and pastry, hear what’s on the schedule for that week
Key City Contact People
These are your go-to City staff for issues connected to the construction project:
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
Other Places for Information
Pioneer Way Web Page - http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=379
Pioneer Way Project Blog - http://pioneerway.blogspot.com/
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
September 1, 2011
Good morning,
While there remains a great deal of uncertainty about when the block between Ireland and Ilwaco Streets will be cleared for construction following the archaeological work, the remainder of the project appears to be tracking strongly toward a revised substantial completion date of October 6 (assuming decent weather during the next five weeks). “Substantial completion” is different from “physical completion” but does include all underground utilities, sidewalks, final paving, striping, handrails, irrigation and signs. It is also very likely that much of the landscaping and street furniture will be installed during this period. Thus, while there will still be work to do after October 6, including completing the Ireland to Ilwaco block and removal of the overhead lines and poles once all the individual property conversions are complete, Pioneer Way should be in good shape as we head deeper into autumn.
Also, please note that the window cleaners will be on the street tomorrow (Friday).
Construction Work
□ Within Phase 1, work continued to complete the irrigation installation and testing. Late this week, the landscaping subcontractor is expected to bring in topsoil and remove the pedestrian barricades around the planting areas. Removal of the two flawed sidewalk panels in front of the Casual House and the Pioneer Project Office should occur during the week of September 6.
□ Efforts within Phase 2 were all about concrete. Between Dock and Ireland Streets, Strider crews stayed one step ahead of S & S Concrete as most of this two block stretch welcomed new sidewalks this week. This work will continue into next week before the concrete subcontractors will move to the east end of the project to begin pouring sidewalks between Ilwaco and Midway Boulevard. With the archaeological work suspended temporarily (see below), City crews reduced the size of the enclosure which will allow Strider enough room to complete the retaining wall across from Whidbey Coffee.
□ Looking ahead to the week of September 12, detail work will continue within Phase 1, especially within the planting areas and on the sidewalks. Most of the work in Phase 2 will be concentrated east of Ilwaco where the current schedule calls for sidewalks to be completed between Midway and the archaeology enclosure. Paving for Phase 2 (except for Ireland to Ilwaco) is currently scheduled for the week of September 19.
The Archaeological Work
□ The City’s consulting archaeological firm, Northwest Archaeological Associates (NWAA), in cooperation with Tribal representatives, wrapped up all currently authorized work on Tuesday within the south half of Pioneer Way. The next step will be a consultation meeting between State, Tribal and City officials to determine how to handle the additional human remains that were discovered within the test pits. The State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has scheduled this meeting for mid-September.
□ Archaeological monitoring will continue whenever Strider or one of their contractors performs any excavation work.
Scheduled Gatherings/Events
AM TUESDAY COFFEES Every Tuesday morning – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pioneer Way Information and Construction Office
Have a cup and pastry, hear what’s on the schedule for that week
Key City Contact People
These are your go-to City staff for issues connected to the construction project:
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
Other Places for Information
Pioneer Way Web Page - http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=379
Pioneer Way Project Blog - http://pioneerway.blogspot.com/
Friday, August 26, 2011
Briefing No. 27
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
August 26, 2011
Good afternoon,
Most everyone is probably aware that the downtown shoreline of Oak Harbor once came up to and often underneath the commercial buildings on the south side of Pioneer Way. Obviously, with the construction of Bayshore Drive (formerly Flintstone Freeway) and the subsequent filling of the area between Bayshore and Pioneer, these buildings lost their immediate connection to the water. In preparing for the new south side sidewalks , this history was obvious to see as gaps were exposed between the sidewalk location and the original slope under two buildings that at one time would have led directly to salt water. To remedy this situation, Strider crews had to custom build forms so that the fresh concrete would not just pour directly into the basements of these buildings. Problem solved and on to this week’s update.
Construction Work
□ Within Phase 1, work will continue to complete the irrigation installation and testing. Once this work has been approved, the landscaping subcontractor will bring in topsoil and remove the pedestrian barricades around the planting areas. In addition, removal of the two flawed sidewalk panels in front of the Casual House and the Pioneer Project Office, originally scheduled for last week, is now on the revised schedule for early in the week of September 6.
□ Efforts within Phase 2 were all about concrete. Between Dock and Ireland Streets, Strider crews concentrated on final preparations for the arrival of new sidewalks next week. Curb gaps were closed and several ADA ramps were poured. S&S Concrete will be back in town on Monday and, beginning at The Rusty Chandelier at Dock and Pioneer, will pour the north side sidewalks as far as Ireland and then move to the south side working back to Dock Street. Please be aware that the grid pattern must be cut into the new sidewalks once dry, a process that can be quite noisy. East of Ilwaco, curb and gutter work was mostly completed which will allow Strider to begin preparing for sidewalks in this area.
□ Looking ahead to the week of September 6, detail work will continue within Phase 1, especially within the planting areas and on the sidewalks. Most of the work in Phase 2 will be concentrated east of Ilwaco where the current schedule calls for sidewalks to begin pouring during the week of September 6. Please note that Strider plans to work Saturday, September 10 to make up the day lost to the Labor Day holiday.
The Archaeological Work
□ The City’s consulting archaeological firm, Northwest Archaeological Associates (NWAA), in cooperation with Tribal representatives, will wrap up all currently authorized work early next week. The next step will be a consultation meeting between State, Tribal and City officials to determine how to handle the additional human remains that were discovered within several of the test pits. The State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has scheduled this meeting for mid-September.
□ Archaeological monitoring will continue whenever Strider or one of their contractors performs any excavation work.
Scheduled Gatherings/Events
AM TUESDAY COFFEES Every Tuesday morning – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pioneer Way Information and Construction Office
Have a cup and pastry, hear what’s on the schedule for that week
FIRST FRIDAY Friday, September 2 – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
First Friday Art Walk and Late Night Shopping
Fall Fashion Preview Walks at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Key City Contact People
These are your go-to City staff for issues connected to the construction project:
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
Other Places for Information
Pioneer Way Web Page - http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=379
Pioneer Way Project Blog - http://pioneerway.blogspot.com/
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
August 26, 2011
Good afternoon,
Most everyone is probably aware that the downtown shoreline of Oak Harbor once came up to and often underneath the commercial buildings on the south side of Pioneer Way. Obviously, with the construction of Bayshore Drive (formerly Flintstone Freeway) and the subsequent filling of the area between Bayshore and Pioneer, these buildings lost their immediate connection to the water. In preparing for the new south side sidewalks , this history was obvious to see as gaps were exposed between the sidewalk location and the original slope under two buildings that at one time would have led directly to salt water. To remedy this situation, Strider crews had to custom build forms so that the fresh concrete would not just pour directly into the basements of these buildings. Problem solved and on to this week’s update.
Construction Work
□ Within Phase 1, work will continue to complete the irrigation installation and testing. Once this work has been approved, the landscaping subcontractor will bring in topsoil and remove the pedestrian barricades around the planting areas. In addition, removal of the two flawed sidewalk panels in front of the Casual House and the Pioneer Project Office, originally scheduled for last week, is now on the revised schedule for early in the week of September 6.
□ Efforts within Phase 2 were all about concrete. Between Dock and Ireland Streets, Strider crews concentrated on final preparations for the arrival of new sidewalks next week. Curb gaps were closed and several ADA ramps were poured. S&S Concrete will be back in town on Monday and, beginning at The Rusty Chandelier at Dock and Pioneer, will pour the north side sidewalks as far as Ireland and then move to the south side working back to Dock Street. Please be aware that the grid pattern must be cut into the new sidewalks once dry, a process that can be quite noisy. East of Ilwaco, curb and gutter work was mostly completed which will allow Strider to begin preparing for sidewalks in this area.
□ Looking ahead to the week of September 6, detail work will continue within Phase 1, especially within the planting areas and on the sidewalks. Most of the work in Phase 2 will be concentrated east of Ilwaco where the current schedule calls for sidewalks to begin pouring during the week of September 6. Please note that Strider plans to work Saturday, September 10 to make up the day lost to the Labor Day holiday.
The Archaeological Work
□ The City’s consulting archaeological firm, Northwest Archaeological Associates (NWAA), in cooperation with Tribal representatives, will wrap up all currently authorized work early next week. The next step will be a consultation meeting between State, Tribal and City officials to determine how to handle the additional human remains that were discovered within several of the test pits. The State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has scheduled this meeting for mid-September.
□ Archaeological monitoring will continue whenever Strider or one of their contractors performs any excavation work.
Scheduled Gatherings/Events
AM TUESDAY COFFEES Every Tuesday morning – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pioneer Way Information and Construction Office
Have a cup and pastry, hear what’s on the schedule for that week
FIRST FRIDAY Friday, September 2 – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
First Friday Art Walk and Late Night Shopping
Fall Fashion Preview Walks at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Key City Contact People
These are your go-to City staff for issues connected to the construction project:
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
Other Places for Information
Pioneer Way Web Page - http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=379
Pioneer Way Project Blog - http://pioneerway.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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
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
Friday, August 19, 2011
Briefing No. 26
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
August 19, 2011
Good morning,
Project watchers this week will have witnessed Strider crews in action both east and west of the archaeological discovery block. Between Dock and Ireland, the last remaining vaults and irrigation lines are now in place as this stretch is being readied for new sidewalks beginning next week. Between Ilwaco and Midway, work is underway to install the last of the underground pipes and services in preparation for curbs and gutters, also beginning next week.
The concrete subcontractor, S&S Concrete, is scheduled to arrive in town next early next week. Over the next two weeks, they will be working both east and west of the archaeological discovery block, balancing sidewalk work between Dock and Ireland with curb and gutter work east of Ilwaco. The reason that some of their time must be directed to curb and gutter work between Ilwaco and Midway is simply to keep Strider’s crew busy while the sidewalk work is ongoing. In other words, if S&S was to focus solely on the Dock to Ireland sidewalks next week, a portion of Strider’s crew would be idle which would extend the substantial completion date and likely subject the City to additional costs for lost efficiency. The contractor’s schedule calls for completion of the Dock to Ireland sidewalks and the Ilwaco to Midway curb and gutter by September 1, or just in time for the next First Friday event.
Construction Work
□ Within Phase 1, work may continue within the planting areas depending on the availability of the landscaping subcontractor. City staff have stressed the importance of completing the irrigation and adding topsoil to these areas so that the pedestrian barrier fencing can finally be removed. In addition, two sidewalk panels, one in front of the Casual House and one in front of the Pioneer Project Office, will be removed and re-poured due to poor quality workmanship during the grinding process.
□ This past week, work within Phase 2 concentrated on preparing for the arrival of the concrete contractors next week. Meter boxes and vaults were raised to match the new sidewalk grade, irrigation was completed to the planting areas and planter pot locations and electrical and communications service connections were completed to individual buildings. East of Ilwaco, the street and parking areas were graded in preparation for the curb and gutter work and irrigation piping was installed.
□ Looking ahead to the two weeks between August 22 and September 2, the focus as noted above will be on sidewalks between Dock and Ireland Streets and installation of curb and gutter east of Ilwaco Street. Once the curb and gutter work is in place, Strider will begin preparing the sidewalk areas between Ilwaco and Midway. Please note that no construction work will be scheduled for the Ilwaco to Ireland block until the archaeological work is complete, with possible exception of some sidewalk area preparation on the north side.
The Archaeological Work
□ The City’s consulting archaeological firm, Northwest Archaeological Associates (NWAA), in cooperation with Tribal representatives, should complete as much work as they are currently authorized to complete by the end of next week. As noted earlier, additional human remains were exposed within several of the test pits. In accordance with the City’s archaeological permit, the presence of human remains in the test pits triggers a requirement for additional consultation with State and Tribal representatives to determine the next steps. The State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has called for a meeting early in September to have this discussion.
□ NWAA was scheduled to proceed next week with archaeological testing on the north side of Pioneer Way between Ireland and Ilwaco Streets. However, with the consultation meeting delayed until early September, we were faced with the prospect of full closure of this block for as long as three weeks. For that reason, we have asked NWAA to delay testing on the north side until after the consultation meeting.
□ An archaeological monitor is in place whenever Strider or one of their contractors performs any excavation work. In addition, city and contracting staff have also been trained by NWAA and Tribal officials in the basics of archaeological law and reporting requirements.
Scheduled Gatherings/Events
AM TUESDAY COFFEES Every Tuesday morning – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pioneer Way Information and Construction Office
Have a cup and pastry, hear what’s on the schedule for that week
FIRST FRIDAY Friday, September 2 – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
First Friday Art Walk and Late Night Shopping
Fall Fashion Preview Walks at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Key City Contact People
These are your go-to City staff for issues connected to the construction project:
Larry Cort
Project Manager
360-914-7107
lcort@oakharbor.org
Joe Stowell
Project Engineer
360-279-4520
jstowell@oakharbor.org
Rhonda Severns
City Utilities
360-614-7256
rhseverns@oakharbor.org
Other Places for Information
Pioneer Way Web Page - http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=379
Pioneer Way Project Blog - http://pioneerway.blogspot.com/
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
August 19, 2011
Good morning,
Project watchers this week will have witnessed Strider crews in action both east and west of the archaeological discovery block. Between Dock and Ireland, the last remaining vaults and irrigation lines are now in place as this stretch is being readied for new sidewalks beginning next week. Between Ilwaco and Midway, work is underway to install the last of the underground pipes and services in preparation for curbs and gutters, also beginning next week.
The concrete subcontractor, S&S Concrete, is scheduled to arrive in town next early next week. Over the next two weeks, they will be working both east and west of the archaeological discovery block, balancing sidewalk work between Dock and Ireland with curb and gutter work east of Ilwaco. The reason that some of their time must be directed to curb and gutter work between Ilwaco and Midway is simply to keep Strider’s crew busy while the sidewalk work is ongoing. In other words, if S&S was to focus solely on the Dock to Ireland sidewalks next week, a portion of Strider’s crew would be idle which would extend the substantial completion date and likely subject the City to additional costs for lost efficiency. The contractor’s schedule calls for completion of the Dock to Ireland sidewalks and the Ilwaco to Midway curb and gutter by September 1, or just in time for the next First Friday event.
Construction Work
□ Within Phase 1, work may continue within the planting areas depending on the availability of the landscaping subcontractor. City staff have stressed the importance of completing the irrigation and adding topsoil to these areas so that the pedestrian barrier fencing can finally be removed. In addition, two sidewalk panels, one in front of the Casual House and one in front of the Pioneer Project Office, will be removed and re-poured due to poor quality workmanship during the grinding process.
□ This past week, work within Phase 2 concentrated on preparing for the arrival of the concrete contractors next week. Meter boxes and vaults were raised to match the new sidewalk grade, irrigation was completed to the planting areas and planter pot locations and electrical and communications service connections were completed to individual buildings. East of Ilwaco, the street and parking areas were graded in preparation for the curb and gutter work and irrigation piping was installed.
□ Looking ahead to the two weeks between August 22 and September 2, the focus as noted above will be on sidewalks between Dock and Ireland Streets and installation of curb and gutter east of Ilwaco Street. Once the curb and gutter work is in place, Strider will begin preparing the sidewalk areas between Ilwaco and Midway. Please note that no construction work will be scheduled for the Ilwaco to Ireland block until the archaeological work is complete, with possible exception of some sidewalk area preparation on the north side.
The Archaeological Work
□ The City’s consulting archaeological firm, Northwest Archaeological Associates (NWAA), in cooperation with Tribal representatives, should complete as much work as they are currently authorized to complete by the end of next week. As noted earlier, additional human remains were exposed within several of the test pits. In accordance with the City’s archaeological permit, the presence of human remains in the test pits triggers a requirement for additional consultation with State and Tribal representatives to determine the next steps. The State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has called for a meeting early in September to have this discussion.
□ NWAA was scheduled to proceed next week with archaeological testing on the north side of Pioneer Way between Ireland and Ilwaco Streets. However, with the consultation meeting delayed until early September, we were faced with the prospect of full closure of this block for as long as three weeks. For that reason, we have asked NWAA to delay testing on the north side until after the consultation meeting.
□ An archaeological monitor is in place whenever Strider or one of their contractors performs any excavation work. In addition, city and contracting staff have also been trained by NWAA and Tribal officials in the basics of archaeological law and reporting requirements.
Scheduled Gatherings/Events
AM TUESDAY COFFEES Every Tuesday morning – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pioneer Way Information and Construction Office
Have a cup and pastry, hear what’s on the schedule for that week
FIRST FRIDAY Friday, September 2 – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
First Friday Art Walk and Late Night Shopping
Fall Fashion Preview Walks at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm
Key City Contact People
These are your go-to City staff for issues connected to the construction project:
Larry Cort
Project Manager
360-914-7107
lcort@oakharbor.org
Joe Stowell
Project Engineer
360-279-4520
jstowell@oakharbor.org
Rhonda Severns
City Utilities
360-614-7256
rhseverns@oakharbor.org
Other Places for Information
Pioneer Way Web Page - http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=379
Pioneer Way Project Blog - http://pioneerway.blogspot.com/
Monday, August 15, 2011
Please accept our apologies for the late arrival of the weekly briefing. The City was experiencing some technical problems on Friday that prevented us from using our email service.
Briefing No. 25
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
August 12, 2011
Good afternoon,
With the archaeological work increasingly concentrated within the main discovery site between Ireland and Ilwaco Streets, a larger Strider crew was able to make some headway this week within Phase 1 and between Dock and Ireland Streets in Phase 2. Strider and City staff are still working together closely to assemble a project completion schedule. As soon as we have reliable information to report, it will be coming your way.
Also, you may be aware that there have been conflicting reports in the press and elsewhere concerning the ongoing archaeological investigation. As noted below, City staff are aware that additional human remains have been detected within four of the test pits and that the State’s Physical Anthropologist is investigating these remains. We will not discuss details about the character of these remains until we receive confirmation from the State, and as of today we have no further information on these additional discoveries. We encourage anyone with questions about the archaeological work to drop us a note or swing by the Project Office.
Construction Work
□ Strider and their subcontractors completed work on two tasks within Phase 1 – installation of the railing on the south side retaining wall just east of City Beach Street and asphalt patching in driveways and along curb lines. The schedule calls for the irrigation and landscaping contractors to arrive next week to complete irrigation testing and begin planting area preparation.
□ The remainder of the week was dedicated to preparing the sidewalk areas between Dock and City Beach Streets. This work including setting the remaining three Frontier Communications vaults, wiring and pouring the bases for the new street lights and leveling, smoothing and compacting the surface. In addition, thresholds in front of three shops were removed to allow grades to be matched with the new sidewalk. Strider’s 3-week schedule still has the sidewalk subcontractor arriving in town during the week of August 22.
□ Looking ahead to the week of August 22, in addition to sidewalks between Dock and Ireland, we should see progress on irrigation piping and testing, preparation for curb and gutter between Ilwaco and Midway and placement of additional vaults on the Midway Boulevard end of the project. Please note that no construction work will be scheduled for the Ilwaco to Ireland block until the archaeological work is complete.
The Archaeological Work
□ The City’s consulting archaeological firm, Northwest Archaeological Associates (NWAA), in cooperation with Tribal representatives, continues to work within the main discovery area. Additional human remains were recovered from within the spoils piles and were exposed within four of the test pits. In accordance with the City archaeological permit, the presence of human remains in the four test pits will trigger additional consultation with State and Tribal representatives to determine the next steps.
□ An archaeological monitor is in place whenever Strider or one of their contractors performs any excavation work. In addition, city and contracting staff have also been trained by NWAA and Tribal officials in the basics of archaeological law and reporting requirements.
Scheduled Gatherings/Events
AM TUESDAY COFFEES Every Tuesday morning – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pioneer Way Information and Construction Office
Have a cup and pastry, hear what’s on the schedule for that week
PIGS ON PIONEER Sunday, August 14 – 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest – Judging at 2:00 pm
In conjunction with the Fidalgo Avenue Pig Roast
Key City Contact People
These are your go-to City staff for issues connected to the construction project:
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
Other Places for Information
Pioneer Way Web Page - http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=379
Pioneer Way Project Blog - http://pioneerway.blogspot.com/
Briefing No. 25
Pioneer Way Reconstruction Project
August 12, 2011
Good afternoon,
With the archaeological work increasingly concentrated within the main discovery site between Ireland and Ilwaco Streets, a larger Strider crew was able to make some headway this week within Phase 1 and between Dock and Ireland Streets in Phase 2. Strider and City staff are still working together closely to assemble a project completion schedule. As soon as we have reliable information to report, it will be coming your way.
Also, you may be aware that there have been conflicting reports in the press and elsewhere concerning the ongoing archaeological investigation. As noted below, City staff are aware that additional human remains have been detected within four of the test pits and that the State’s Physical Anthropologist is investigating these remains. We will not discuss details about the character of these remains until we receive confirmation from the State, and as of today we have no further information on these additional discoveries. We encourage anyone with questions about the archaeological work to drop us a note or swing by the Project Office.
Construction Work
□ Strider and their subcontractors completed work on two tasks within Phase 1 – installation of the railing on the south side retaining wall just east of City Beach Street and asphalt patching in driveways and along curb lines. The schedule calls for the irrigation and landscaping contractors to arrive next week to complete irrigation testing and begin planting area preparation.
□ The remainder of the week was dedicated to preparing the sidewalk areas between Dock and City Beach Streets. This work including setting the remaining three Frontier Communications vaults, wiring and pouring the bases for the new street lights and leveling, smoothing and compacting the surface. In addition, thresholds in front of three shops were removed to allow grades to be matched with the new sidewalk. Strider’s 3-week schedule still has the sidewalk subcontractor arriving in town during the week of August 22.
□ Looking ahead to the week of August 22, in addition to sidewalks between Dock and Ireland, we should see progress on irrigation piping and testing, preparation for curb and gutter between Ilwaco and Midway and placement of additional vaults on the Midway Boulevard end of the project. Please note that no construction work will be scheduled for the Ilwaco to Ireland block until the archaeological work is complete.
The Archaeological Work
□ The City’s consulting archaeological firm, Northwest Archaeological Associates (NWAA), in cooperation with Tribal representatives, continues to work within the main discovery area. Additional human remains were recovered from within the spoils piles and were exposed within four of the test pits. In accordance with the City archaeological permit, the presence of human remains in the four test pits will trigger additional consultation with State and Tribal representatives to determine the next steps.
□ An archaeological monitor is in place whenever Strider or one of their contractors performs any excavation work. In addition, city and contracting staff have also been trained by NWAA and Tribal officials in the basics of archaeological law and reporting requirements.
Scheduled Gatherings/Events
AM TUESDAY COFFEES Every Tuesday morning – 9:00 to 10:00 am
Pioneer Way Information and Construction Office
Have a cup and pastry, hear what’s on the schedule for that week
PIGS ON PIONEER Sunday, August 14 – 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest – Judging at 2:00 pm
In conjunction with the Fidalgo Avenue Pig Roast
Key City Contact People
These are your go-to City staff for issues connected to the construction project:
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
Other Places for Information
Pioneer Way Web Page - http://www.oakharbor.org/page.cfm?pageId=379
Pioneer Way Project Blog - http://pioneerway.blogspot.com/
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