Sewer Work Update (from Public Works):
Last week, crews completed work on filling in/sealing sewers and manholes that will not be used in the future. The contractor also finished removing the lift station located in the 900 block of North Harrison Street, which pumped sewage from low elevation to higher elevation. The lift station was removed because the new sewer is installed deeper, which allows the wastewater to be transported by gravity instead of having to be pumped.
This week, crews will continue cleaning up the site and hauling material and equipment offsite. The contractor will also continue working on storm sewers; this work is anticipated to last a few more weeks. The major work associated with the storm sewer replacement will take place at two sites: 1) the intersection of North Harrison Street and Sunny Drive and 2) along Edwards Street between North Harrison and North Main streets. Once the storm sewer work is installed, all the underground work will be completed. Crews will also replace a few structures along North Harrison Street, but this work will not impact traffic.
Here's what to expect as we move forward with completing the project:
North Harrison Street south of Sunny Drive will be patched with concrete once the storm sewer improvements are completed at the intersection of North Harrison Street and Sunny Drive.
North Harrison Street will be completely repaved from Sunny Drive north to the 900 block of North Harrison Street.
Crews will begin repaving and patching roads once asphalt plants open up for the season. Historically, this has been mid-April to mid-May.
Crews will replace curbs that were removed or damaged during construction.
Crews will complete driveway and sidewalk repairs around the same time as road patching and paving.
Crews will replace parkway grass after all driveways, sidewalks and curbs are repaired.
As the Stage 2 Harrison Street Project nears completion, the Village would like to thank you for your patience and cooperation during construction.
A special property access notice:
All residents south of Fox 14 Marina should access their properties from Front Street or Algonquin Road, including properties along Park Street, Brook Street, Riverview Drive and Fox 14 Marina.
All residents north of Fox 14 Marina should continue to follow the detour and access their properties from Blackhawk Trail.
Please be advised that while crews are working on storm sewer replacement, residents within the work area may need to follow the Stage 2 detour temporarily during working hours. Residents will have full access during off hours.
*Fox 14 Marina is open during construction and accessible from the north, off Blackhawk Trail.
