The last few construction updates have mentioned the “behind the scenes” work that is happening for Phase 2. Without work actually happening on site, I understand that it is hard to believe that Phase 2 has actually started.
Tonight, at the Downtown Ithaca Alliance’s Networking and Information Update Reception, 5:30 – 6:30 at Mia’s, Project Manager, Michael Kuo, will provide an update regarding the Project. Michael and I will both be there to answer questions. Until the gathering tonight, below is a brief update of where the project is at.
During last week’s test pit excavation work in Bank Alley, Verizon’s concrete encased telecom lines were found running directly above the sanitary pipes that are slated to be replaced in Phase 2. Verizon’s subcontractor, Danella Construction, are now working in Bank Alley to break up the concrete with a jackhammer to access and move the telecommunication lines, so that the installation of the sanitary main can take place.
The test pit excavation near Cayuga Street revealed that the existing 100 year old cast iron pipe is atypical size. As a result of this observation, the Design Team and the contractor worked together to specify and order the appropriately sized tapping sleeve needed to connect the existing main to the new main. Due to this unforeseen delay, the water main work will begin the first week of September rather than this week.
On Tuesday, August 27, 2013, buildings in Bank Alley were experiencing flickering lights and brown outs. This was the result of work NYSEG was doing in another area in downtown, not from the commons Project. Thanks to the merchants who notified us so we could contact NYSEG immediately to clarify what the source was.
Best,
Tammy
Have questions? Contact:
Tammy Baker Project Outreach Coordinator Ithaca Commons Repair and Upgrade Project Rothschild Building 215 E State St, Ground Floor office: 607.216.8873 (NOTE**office phone number has changed**) cell: 607.220.8425
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Tentative Project Schedule is as follows:
Demolition Start 4/15/2013
Utilities and Excavation 7/29/2013
Winter Shut Down 11/27/2013
Construction of New Streetscape 3/1/2014
Project Completion 7/31/2014
Note: All dates subject to change based on changing conditions and weather. |
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