Current Public Works Projects

Public Works Director’s Report to the Board of Supervisors (BOS)
for the Regular Meeting on March 19, 2024

 

  1. Public Works Road Crew Activities: Work is weather dependent. Winter weather operations continue as needed. As weather permits, other work planned for the 2-week period beginning March 19th includes sink hole repairs at stormwater basins along Blue Course Drive, tree stump grinding, sign repairs, pruning in the Township rights-of-way, and maintenance work at the Township buildings. Vehicle and equipment maintenance by mechanics continues.
  2. Arborist and Ferguson Township Tree Commission (FTTC) Activities- The Tree Commission meets on March 18th. A representative of the FTTC plans to attend an April meeting of the BOS. The arborist has been inspecting tree related work associated with construction of the Park Hills Drainage Improvement project, continues to review land development and subdivision plans, tree trimming, and responding to resident inquiries regarding street trees. Contract tree trimming by Dincher and Dincher Tree Surgeons started March 11th.
  3. Stormwater – Major activities of the Stormwater Engineer include 1) inspection of stormwater facilities as required by our MS4 permit, 2) construction administration of the Park Hills Drainageway Improvement Project, 3) preparing and bidding the pipe lining contract, and the pipe cleaning/video assessment contract, 4) managing the design phase of the Beaver Branch PRP Improvement Project, 5) stormwater management plan reviews and 6) administration of the stormwater fee program.
  4. Buildings and Asset Management –.The road crew assists with various work orders in and around the buildings. Road surface inspections using Paver continue in advance of preparing the 5 year CIP.
  5. Contract 2018-C20 Park Hills Drainageway – This project was awarded to Aquatic Resource Restoration Company, LLC (ARRC). Work is underway including surveying, tree removals, and construction of the wood chip access road. UAJA is replacing a sewer main by relocating it out of the channel between Princeton Drive and Devonshire Drive.
  6. Contract 2020-C4 Suburban Park This project includes features shown in the master plan including a paved perimeter walk path, restoration of a stream channel, installation of bridges, and installation of a pavilion. This contract was awarded to LandServ, Inc. Some elements of work were not completed in 2023 and will be completed either throughout the winter (pavilion construction) or in the spring of 2024. For public safety reasons, the park will remain closed through the winter until work is complete. Fencing and signs are in place.
  7. Contract 2020-C18 Science Park and Sandy Drive Signal Design – This project is out to bid for an opening on March 12th.
  8. Contract 2021-C16 Chesapeake Bay Pollutant Reduction Plan (CBPRP) Design and Permitting –Our consultant KCI is working on the final design and permitting for the Beaver Branch improvements. Staff understands the Board of Supervisors desires to purchase credits for the PSU Duck Pond project as outlined in the Pollutant Reduction Plan. No further design work is planned for Slab Cabin Run.
  9. Contract 2022-C21 Pine Grove Mills Bike and Pedestrian Improvements (TASA grant) – Design work by McCormick Taylor is underway. The current schedule prepared by the design team shows construction in 2025 with easement acquisition in 2024.
  10. Contract 2023-C3 Pipe Lining –Work is anticipated to resume in March 2024.
  11. Contract 2023-C4 Cherry Lane School Zone Flasher – This project is out to bid for an opening on March 12th.
  12. Contract 2023-C5 CCTV Pipe Inspection – Work is anticipated to resume in March 2024.
  13. Contract 2023-C23 Administration Building Renovations – Work began on February 12th. Rough framing is complete, electric wiring is installed, insulation and drywall in progress, awaiting window frames.
  14. Contract 2024-C1 Street Improvement Project - Nixon Road – This project is out to bid for an opening on March 12th.
  15. Contract 2024-C3 Pipe Lining Contract – This project is in design.
  16. Contract 2024-C5 Pipe CCTV Contract - This project is in design.
  17. Contract 2024-C6 Curb and Ramp Upgrades This project is in design.
  18. Contract 2024-C7a Fuel Contract – Bids were opened on March 11th. Refer to separate award recommendation memorandum.
  19. Contract 2024-C8 Pavement Marking Contract This project is in design for work planned in the summer and fall.
  20. Contract 2024-C9 Microsurfacing Contract This project is in design awaiting a determination on night work after which time it will be put out to bid for an anticipated bid opening in April.
  21. Contract 2024-C10 Sealcoating Contract -This project is in design.
  22. Contract 2024-C11 Sidewalk Repair Contract This project is in design.
  23. Contract 2024-C14 Street Tree Planting Contract – This contract was awarded to Greene’s Landscape. Trees are planted in the spring.
  24. Contract 2024-C15 Street Tree Pruning Contract – This work (including the pruning of 282 street trees along various streets in Sylvan View, the Landings, and Foxpointe neighborhoods) was awarded to Dincher and Dincher Tree Surgeons Inc. Work started March 11th.