Community Update
May 31, 2012
Scope of Work:
Construction
of a new storm drain system in Far
Hills Drive and Hillen Road.
Demolition
of the existing Towson Reservoir and construction of a new Covered Finished
Reservoir; work to be completed in 2 Phases:
1.
Demolition and
construction of the Covered
West Basin
and associated work.
2.
Demolition and
construction of the Covered
East Basin
and associated work.
Replacement
of the pump station electrical motor control center and pump valves and vaults.
Site
Security and Instrumentation improvements.
Replacement
of a section of the 36” water influent main and valves along the west curb lane
of Stevenson Lane.
Landscaping
improvements; removal of dead & dying trees.
Contact Personnel:
Baltimore City Construction
Project Supervisor
Mr. Avon Holland: 410-396-3671
Baltimore City Engineering
Supervisor
Mrs. Larisa Feldsher: 410-396-7300
Baltimore County Engineer:
Mr. Gerald McHenry: 410-887-3784
Design Engineer: Gannett
Fleming, Inc.
Contractor: Whiting-Turner
Contracting Company
Project
Status: May 31, 2012
Contract Amount $18,393,000.00
Notice to Proceed 7-12-2010
Construction Time 1155 Calendar Days
Contract Completion Date 9-9-2013
Percent Contract Completed 64 %
Schedule Status On Schedule
Progress to Date:
The Construction Schedule has
been approved and is updated monthly. In addition, the team has reviewed and
processed approximately 260 submittals for approval of equipment and materials
to be used for this project. The construction team holds monthly Progress
Meetings to evaluate construction progress.
Utility Work:
The first construction work,
in accordance with the planned sequence of construction, is the construction of
the new storm drain, inlets and manholes in Hillen Road and Far Hills Drive. This work is necessary
to provide a larger storm drainage system for the Reservoir property. This work
is complete.
A new permanent water service
to 1210 Stevenson Lane has been constructed under a separate contract. This
work stems from the unique location of the original water service to that
historic residence and its relation to construction activities for this
project.
West Basin Work Completed:
A steel, sheet-pile wall has
been installed to protect the East Basin, and will remain in operation during the
Phase 1 demolition and construction of the new West Basin.
‘Punch List’ repairs are in
progress at the West Basin.
Water-tightness testing of
the completed West Basin structure is on-going; the contractor is repairing
wall leaks.
Application of the roof vapor
barrier is proceeding and re-coating is scheduled for next week.. Following
approval of this testing, construction of the remainder of the roof system will
continue.
Other Phase I Work:
New Reservoir piping and
valves are being installed. Testing of these pipe systems will continue to be
scheduled as completed.
Construction of the new
electrical Motor Control Center is in progress; Phase II of this electrical work
(Bus B) has been completed and approved.
Construction of new
electrical and instrumentation ductbanks is in progress; the contractor is
currently pulling cables in these conduits.
New permanent paving was
completed at Stevenson Lane.
Upcoming Work Schedule:
The contractor is continuing
work operations for Phase 1 of the project.
Sediment and erosion controls
are in place and maintained as necessary.
Hydrostatic testing of completed
pipe work is pending repairs to piping in the Effluent Chlorination/Meter
Vault.
Construction of new
electrical and instrumentation ductbanks and vaults is underway throughout the
project site. The contractor is installing power and control cables.
Remedial work for the new
West Basin roof membrane coating is proceeding.
Phase II testing of the new
Motor Control Center for the Towson Reservoir is complete.
Installation of new
Chlorination Pipework is underway.
Community Concerns:
1. Concern:
The contractor stated they
received an unconfirmed complaint from a resident of Far Hills Drive concerning vibration to
their residence during demolition. There have not been any further complaints.
Action:
The contractor hired a
specialty firm to monitor vibration during the installation of the sheet-pile
protection wall. The reports indicate that the work did not exceed unsafe
limits. The contractor and inspection team will continue to monitor work
operations for any excessive vibration. This
phase of work is complete.
2. Concern:
The County received a
complaint regarding excessive mud and stone on the adjacent roadways on January
19, 2011.
Action:
The contractor was directed
to clean the roadways immediately and to establish a schedule for inspection
and cleaning of the roadways on a regular basis. The roadways have been
satisfactory since that incident. The
contractor is maintaining daily clean-up of the streets. No further complaints
have been received.
3. Concern:
The existing water service to
1210 Stevenson Lane
runs through the Towson Reservoir property and interferes with the planned construction
of the new West Basin.
Action:
The City approved
construction of a new temporary water service to be constructed away from the
location of the new basin facilities; this work was expedited, after approval,
and has been completed. A new, permanent water service from Stevenson Lane is under design and will
be constructed under this project.
4. Concern:
Several neighbors on Garden
Road have complained, through Councilman Marks’ office, that there is excessive
noise from waiting dump trucks, prior to the required 7:00 AM start time for
construction activities.
Action:
The contractor has notified
their subcontractor about the restriction to begin any construction activity
prior to 7:00 AM each day. The contractor has also been advised to modify the
truck scheduling plan to avoid having waiting trucks on residential streets.
The inspection staff will also monitor this situation and take appropriate
action if further violations are witnessed. No new complaints received.
5. Concern:
11-16-11: Residents filed
complaints about the contractor working past the agreed upon 11:00 PM curfew deadline
at Stevenson Lane, during construction of the new Influent Manifold.
Action:
The contractor was
inadvertently given permission by the onsite inspector to complete a work phase
that night. All contract parties were subsequently told that no violations of
the 11:00 PM deadline would be allowed under any circumstances. This included
written notification to the contractor. There were no further infractions of
the curfew deadline by the contractor.
6. Concern:
Baltimore City reports that a
motorist has filed a claim for tire damage due to construction activities on
Stevenson Lane.
Action:
It has been recommended that
the complaint for damage be transmitted to the contractor for investigation and
action by their office and/or insurance company. We will follow-up and
coordinate with contract parties.
7. Concern:
Baltimore County received an
unconfirmed report from a resident on Dogwood Lane asking if recent issues with
her water service could have been related to the influent manifold work
performed by the contractor in Stevenson Lane.
Action:
The Baltimore City
Construction Management team will monitor the situation and respond to any
further complaints. To date, no other complaints regarding water service
interruptions or water quality have been received from residents in that
neighborhood.
8. Concern:
An inquiry was received as to
when final paving would be completed on the perimeter roads due to the utility
work completed.
Action:
The County was informed that
permanent paving on Stevenson Lane has been completed. Areas of Hillen Road and
Far Hills Road which were disturbed have been temporarily paved. Permanent
paving will be completed following work activities requiring heavy truck
traffic on those roads. All temporary paving is monitored and repaired as
necessary.
None – June 2011
None – July 2011
None - August 2011
None – September 2011
None – October 2011
None – December 2011
None – March 2012
None – April 2012
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