Work to begin Monday, July 16, 2012

Public Improvements Scheduled for Public Lots Ferguson (11) & Pond (12)

Work to begin Monday, July 16^th

The City of DeKalb is preparing for the next round of downtown public improvements.  Work in the Ferguson (lot 11) and Pond (lot 12) public lots is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 16.  Ferguson and Pond are located off Girard, south of Rosita’s and east of Lothson’s. As always communication will be a critical element.  Re:New DeKalb is committed to providing business/property owners with up to date information and assistance throughout this project. To keep business/property owners informed Re:New DeKalb will post regular updates on our construction blog, send out email notifications and coordinate with the local media to ensure the public is informed about access and encouraged to keep visiting our businesses during construction.  The construction blog can be accessed directly from our website www.renewdekalb.com.  In addition to the City of DeKalb Engineering Department & the RNDK office will also serve as a point of communication for business/property owners throughout the project. If you have questions about the project please contact Lindsey at Re:New DeKalb, 815-748-7788 lindsey@renewdekalb.com or Michael Bauling, City of DeKalb Project Implementation Engineer at 815-748-2030.

This project will include resurfacing of both lots, new lighting, landscaping to include trees, shrubs and planters, as well as curb and sidewalk repair.  We know these lots are important to your business and customers. Construction is to be staged so that potions of the lots remain open as work is taking place.  Lots will remain open at the end of each day. 

Estimated Schedule Starting July 16, 2012
*work on Lots 11&12 will happen simultaneously
*Schedule subject to change-please keep in mind all work is weather dependent.

• July 16-20: Remove existing lighting and replace with temporary lighting
This will require some parking spot closures as they remove current poles and install temporary lighting.
• July 23-24: Concrete Removal
Sidewalk along the west side and in the median of lot 11 will be removed. There is a small amount of walk to be removed on the north side of Girard.  Concrete islands in lot 12 will be removed. 
• July 25-29: Conduit Instillation
Conduit for new lighting will be installed in both lots
• August 3-4: Concrete Replacement
Business entrances should not be impacted by concrete replacement.  Sidewalks will not be usable until concrete has cured.   
• August 6-9: Mill, Pave & Stripe Lots
• Partial closures will be required as lots are milled, paved and striped. Milling & Paving will be done scheduled as to not disrupt business.  Work will probably be done early in avoid disruptions in business parking. 
• October: Landscaping & Permanent Lighting
Landscaping will include trees, various bushes and plantings similar to those in lots public lots 2 & 3 and will be installed in October.  Permanent lighting will be installed in October as well.