New DPW and School Maintenance Facility

Project Number

PW-23-12

Project Description

The scope of work includes construction of a New Department of Public Works & School Maintenance Facility. The project includes minor renovations to the existing building and construction of a pre-engineered metal building.  The new facility will include office areas, employee facilities, workshops, vehicle maintenance, and vehicle storage for the Department of Public Works and School Maintenance Department.

Project Location

999 Whipple Road, Department of Public Works

Project Updates

August 29, 2024

The new DPW/School Maintenance Facility construction is going well.  Our Contractor, G&R Construction, is making good progress and the expected completion for all work is September 2025.

They will be pouring the slab for one portion of the building on Friday August 30, 2024.  Due to the size and complexity of the slab pour, the contractor will be mobilizing equipment at 6:30 am on that day.  We don’t anticipate significant noise with their preparations.  We normally would not allow this work prior to 7 am, but the early start is being done due to the length of time it will take to pour and finish the slab.  Additionally, it is important that they saw-cut the slab the following day.  They will be working on Saturday August 31st starting at 8 am.  There will be some minor noise associated with the saw cutting, which is expected to take a few hours to complete.  They will then be installing curing blankets on the concrete slab before leaving the site for the day around noon.  We understand that this temporary disruption may impact our neighbors and ask for your patience during this stage of the process.

July 15, 2024

June 5, 2024

Sub-grading and backfilling, utility installations and building foundation work continues on site. Crews have started to pour knew walls, and erecting steel and metal for building.

April 22, 2024

Last month the following progress was made: drilling of geo piers, catch basins and drainage structures continued to be installed, sub grading of new parking areas began, digging of footings for foundation piers began, knee walls formed and rebar tied, sewer lines near food pantry were tied into new catch basins.

March 25, 2024

Over the last month, contractors have continued digging for the infiltration and retention areas and started installing catch basins and other drainage structures. Crews have also began work for the foundation, which was partially poured last week. Foundational work will continue in the next month, along with the installation of drainage structures.

February 28, 2024

Contractors have continued to make progress preparing the site for construction. Work has included tree and stump clearing, construction fence installation, loam removal, installation of a rip rap construction entrance on Pine Street, marking out and digging drainage areas, and preparing the site for permanent power. In the next month, it is anticipated that they will start foundation work, and connect the site to temporary power. 

December 11, 2023

Work has started for the new DPW facility project. The contractor is on site today clearing trees and installing construction fencing.

Anticipated Construction Dates

Site preparation started December 2023 and project is expected to be finished in the fall of 2025.

Typical Work Hours

Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM, excluding holidays.

Roadway Closure/Detour Information

No roadway closure or detour information at this time.

Contractor

G&R Construction

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