New Public Works Facility Updates
Project Description: The current Public Works Facility reached capacity in 2012 and needs to be relocated to a larger space to accommodate the equipment and material storage needs for the ongoing growth of the City. The City acquired an 11-acre industrial zoned parcel on the southeast corner of Interstate Drive and Wilmer Road where the new facility will be located. Anticipated move in date is April 2025.
April 2023:
- LCS and their grading contractor mobilized on the site April 18, 2023
- Sediment and Erosion Control measures have been installed on the site
- The site has been cleared and mass grading has begun
- Board of Aldermen approval of construction contract award received on March 8, 2023
- Agreement with construction contractor LCS, LLC executed on March 21, 2023
- Notice to Proceed with the project issued to LCS, LLC on March 27, 2023. It is anticipated the contractor will begin mobilizing on the site in mid-April.
January/February 2023:
- Final design has been completed and is in the process of being bid for contracted construction to begin early spring of this year. Construction bids are due Feb. 16, 2023.
- Tree removal on larger parcels such as this City-owned lot, is regulated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the City is required to cut down the trees that need to be removed for this project by March 31, 2023. Tree removal is set to begin on Jan.23 and will be performed by in-house employees.
2022:
- The City entered into a contract with Navigate Building Solutions to provide construction management services.
- Final design documents, plans and specifications were produced by the design team.
Many milestones are set to come in 2023. Check back soon for more updates.
