CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
We thank you for your support during the construction process. If you have any questions or would like to comment, please contact the Public Works Engineering Department at (253) 851-6170.
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SR-16/BURNHAM/BORGEN INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS -- (updated July 30, 2010)
EXPECT INTERMITTANT TRAFFIC DELAYS over the course of this project.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THERE WILL BE FREQUENT RAMP/LANE CLOSURES
The project will be constructed in five stages to minimize traffic disruptions. The contractor will only be allowed to work on one phase at a time and traffic flow will be maintained throughout the life of the project.
Download design of construction improvements.
The primary improvements include:
- Widening the State's small roundabout on the West side of SR16 (near Sehmel Drive) from one lane to two lanes.
- Adding a slip lane from Canterwood Boulevard to the SR16 Westbound on-ramp (to Bremerton), which will allow vehicles to bypass the large roundabout and "slip" onto SR16 to Bremerton.
- Adding a slip lane from the SR16 Westbound off-ramp to Burnham Drive, which will also allow vehicles to exit SR16, bypass the large roundabout and "slip" onto Burnham Drive.
- Adding another lane to both SR16 off-ramps that exit from Tacoma and exit from Bremerton.
ANTICIPATED WORK SCHEDULE -- The contractor is placing cap on the wall in the southwest quadrant of the smaller roundabout. The first lift of asphalt has been placed in the area south and north of the large roundabout. The asphalt for the driving surface will be placed at a later date. The contractor is building a barrier on the west side of the overpass. Some drainage work and placement of conduit for the permanent lighting will require night time lane or ramp closures in the future. As work continues through the summer, periodic lane and ramp closures will occur. Construction activity and construction related traffic will increase during the summer months with asphalt paving scheduled at the end of the project. The work is scheduled to be completed by the fall. The city will continue to manage the construction procedures and the schedule to reduce impacts to the motoring public.
PRIMARY PROJECT CONTACT -- Project Engineer Marcos McGraw or City Engineer Stephen Misiurak at (253) 851-6170. The City will circulate periodic updates by email. If you are interested in receiving these notices, please send an email request to Maureen Whitaker. (Be sure to state the name of the project that you are interested in.)
EDDON BOATYARD DOCK RESTORATION PROJECT -- (updated July 12, 2010)
A new fixed timber pier supported by steel pipe piles and a new concrete bulkhead retaining wall will be constructed. A float shall be connected to the end of the pier via an existing gangway that will be reinstalled. Construction is scheduled to begin in August and completed by the end of August.
PRIMARY PROJECT CONTACT -- Project Engineer Marcos McGraw at (253) 853-2647.
HARBORVIEW DRIVE & STINSON AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT -- (updated July 23, 2010)
The first OPEN HOUSE was held on THURSDAY, MAY 6th FROM 4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
A combined public outreach presentation was held on July 13th at the Jerisich Dock from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. prior to the summer concert. City staff was available to answer questions and provide project information.
This project will replace approximately 5,000 LF of existing asbestos cement water main along these two roadways in downtown Gig Harbor:
- Stinson Avenue between Harborview Drive and Rosedale Street
Due to the age of the existing water main and the high pressure that occurs in this area, this water main has failed on numerous occassions in the past few years. In the interim, to reduce stress on this water main, City staff is temporarily reducing the pressure to typical levels in the Harborview water main until the project is complete. This project will provide a new water main and new services to the existing water customers.
ANTICIPATED WORK SCHEDULE -- The City issued a notice of contract award to Pape & Sons Construction, Inc. based on the City Council's action at the Jully 26 Council meeting. The Contractor received 20 calendar days to return the necessary documentation in order to execute the Public Works Contract. Staff anticipates a preconstruction meeting to be held in mid-August. The Contractor's schedule will be presented to the City at this preconstruction meeting.
PRIMARY PROJECT CONTACT -- Construction Inspector Jeff Olsen at (253) 851-6170. The City will circulate periodic updates by email. If you are interested in receiving these notices, please send an email to Maureen Whitaker. (Be sure to state the name of the project that you are interested in.)
Project Engineer: Jeff Langhelm, P.E.
MARINE OUTFALL EXTENSION -- (updated July 30, 2010)
Link to U.S. Coast Guard website for Notice to Mariners information
Download Construction Update for July 30, 2010
An Open House was held on June 15, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
A second public outreach presentation was held on July 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. City staff was present to answer questions and provide project information.
Download aerial schematic and project limits.
This project will consist of the replacement of the undersized existing 10-inch outfall pipe with 5,800 ft. of 24-inch High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) outfall pipe. The project limits will begin at the recently constructed Pump Station 2A located at the Bogue Viewing Platform and will extend to and under the Coast Guard owned sand spit and continue out to the outer Colvos Passage. Beginning in July 2010 and expected to continue through March 2011, this major and unusual project is part of a multi-phased wastewater treatment upgrade begun by the City in 2008. Phase 1 was the Onshore Outfall Project along North Harborview Drive completed in 2008. Phase 2 is the expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant facility, currently underway, which will expand sewer capacity for the community. Phase 3 is the Outfall Project which will improve capactiy in the near future while also improving the environmental impact of Gig Harbor Bay. An additional treatment plant expansion is planned in the future as the final phase.
The City has executed the construction contract with Advanced American Construction. In-water construction wil begin in July 2010.
ANTICIPATED WORK SCHEDULE -- The contractor has completed the inner harbor platform and placed the equipment on the platform that is necessary to perform the horizontal directional drilling operation. Noise levels and activity levels have increased this week and will continue for the next few weeks. Fusing and testing of the pipe continues in Tacoma. The first section of pipe (which will be located in Colvos Passage) is scheduled to be placed in late September.
driving pile for construction of the drilling platform inside the harbor and started driving pile for construction of the drilling platform outside the harbor. This work will continue for another week before they move to begin placing drilling equipment of the platforms.
Mid-June 2010 -- The contractor will mobilize the crane barge, material barges, and working vessels into Gig Harbor Bay.
Mid-July thru Sept 2010 -- Onshore and buried pipe phase. The contractor has started driving pile for construction of the drilling platform inside the harbor. This work will continue for another week before they move to begin pile driving for the platform outside of the harbor.
July thru Sept 2010 -- Horizontal directional drilling staging set-up and construction phase at the sandspit (entrance to Gig Harbor Bay).
Sept thru Oct 2010 -- Installation of the outfall pipe outside Gig Harbor Bay in Colvos Passage.
Oct 2010 thru Jan 2011 -- Installation of the outfall pipe inside Gig Harbor Bay.
Feb 2011 -- Final mitigation work, clean up and demobilization.
May 31, 2011 -- Final acceptance of the Project.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PROCESS TO DATE -- On February 10, 2010, a initial project notification letter identifying the initial stages of pre-construction work was mailed to local and regional area marina and slip owners, and properties located along Gig Harbor Bay. On June 4, 2010 an Open House notification was mailed. The Open House was held on June 15, 2010. A combined public outreach presentation is scheduled on July 13 at Jerisich Dock prior to the summer concert from 4:00 p.m. to7:00 p.m. If you are interested in receiving project updates email notices, please send an email request to Terri Reed.
ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE (preliminary) -- The Army Corps of Engineers and Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife have given specific dates throughout the year when 'in water work' may be conducted. The first allowable working day will be July 9, 2010. The majority of the work will likely be completed prior to the end of September 2010. All work associated with this project will be required to be completed by May 31, 2011.
PRIMARY PROJECT CONTACT -- Construction Inspector George Flanigan at (253) 853-7695. The City will hold public informational meetings and circulate periodic updates by email. If you are interested in receiving these notices, please send an email request to Terri Reed. (Be sure to state the name of the project that you are interested in.)
Project Engineer: Jeff Langhelm, P.E.
STANICH LANE/JUDSON STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS -- POSTPONED UNTIL 2011 -- (updated July 12, 2010)
This project will include placement of sidewalk along Judson Street at Stanich Lane, placement of sidewalk along Stanich Lane near the Peninsula Shopping Center, and relocation of a crosswalk at the intersection of Stanich Lane and Judson Street. Other goals of this project include installing the City's first rain garden and improving access to the US Postal Service mailboxes located in the Peninsula Shopping Center parking lot. This project previously included repairs of two roadways (Uddenberg Lane and 38th Avenue NW) which were separated into a new project because of construction timing.
PRIMARY PROJECT CONTACT -- Construction Inspector George Flanigan at (253) 851-6170.
Project Engineer: Jeff Langhelm, P.E.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION PROJECT -- (updated July 12, 2010)
The City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is being expanded to increase capacity to treat additional sewer flows.
ANTICIPATED WORK SCHEDULE -- The cutover or connection of the new force mains entering the Treatment Plant has occurred. The majority of the new buildings which include the dewatering, headworks, control, and thickening buildings have been constructed. Internal mechanical, electrical, and odor control work items continues on the inside of these buildings. The project remains on schedule and within budget.
Download more information about the project and recent construction activities.
PRIMARY PROJECT CONTACT -- City Engineer Stephen Misiurak at (253) 851-6170. The City will circulate periodic updates by email. If you are interested in receiving these notices, please send an email request to Maureen Whitaker. (Be sure to state the name of the project that you are interested in.)
GIG HARBOR NORTH AREA ROUNDABOUTS
-- (updated February 27, 2009)For more information on driving the roundabouts, please click on our new Roundabout Driving Illustrations.
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