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Week 12 Update Friday, December 17, 2021
Copenhaver Construction placed aggregate in the west and central areas of the site for final compaction, and backfilled behind the barrier curb. Brick pathways in the islands were completed. New frames and lids were installed on the inlets and adjusted to final grade. Brick paver installation was completed and pavement markings were installed. Site clean-up was completed and signage is being re-installed.
The parking lot officially re-opened on Friday, December 17 at 12:00 PM.
Landscaping is scheduled for Spring 2022.
Aggregate placement on brick pavers for final compaction
Cutting brick pavers for storage areas
Completion of brick pavers in the west area of the site
Week 11 Update
Friday, December 10, 2021
Copenhaver Construction excavated and installed underdrains and compost in the remaining rain gardens and islands. They excavated and poured the Summit Avenue entrance, and poured all remaining curb. Aggregate base and filter fabric were placed for brick paver placement. Brick pavers were installed in the west area of the site. No work is expected on Saturday, December 11.
Projected Work for the Week Starting December 13, 2021
Copenhaver Construction will continue fine grading and brick paver installation in the area near the Summit Avenue entrance. Brick paver installation is expected to be complete on Wednesday, December 15. Pavement marking is scheduled to begin on Thursday, December 16.
Brick paver installation in the central area of the site
Preparation for brick paver installation in the west area of the site
Excavation of the Summit Avenue entrance
Week 10 Update
Friday, December 3, 2021
Copenhaver Construction poured the southwest barrier curb along Summit Avenue and the sidewalk at the south entrance. Aggregate base and filter fabric were placed for brick paver placement. Compost material and soil were placed in the west main island. Underdrains and stone were installed in several storage areas. All concrete and underground work was completed. Brick paver installation continued throughout the site. Construction is expected on Saturday, December 4.
Projected Work for the Week Starting December 6, 2021
Copenhaver Construction will continue fine grading and aggregate placement. Brick paver installation will continue in the south area of the site.
Brick pavers installed in the central area of the site
Filter fabric placement for brick paver installation
Curb framing for west main island
Week 9 Update
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Copenhaver Construction poured curb on the east and west main islands, the Summit Avenue entrance, and various other sections throughout the site. Aggregate base and filter fabric were placed for brick paver placement. Compost material and soil were placed in several rain gardens and islands. Brick paver installation began in the north and east areas of the site. Framing for curb and gutter will continue for the next several days.
No work will occur on Thursday, November 25, but construction is expected on Friday, November 26. No work is expected on Saturday, November 27.
Projected Work for the Week Starting November 29, 2021
Copenhaver Construction will complete curb and gutter installation, and soil placement in rain gardens and underpavement systems for tree planting. Brick paver installation will continue in the north area of the site.
Curb installation in the west island
Fine grading of stone bedding for brick pavers
Placement of brick pavers
Week 8 Update
Friday, November 19, 2021
Copenhaver Construction framed and poured curb on the east main island, west main island, and the northwest area of the site. The sidewalk across from the book drop was also framed. Compost material was placed in underpavement systems for tree planting and rain gardens. Underdrains and observation wells were installed in the east main island and the northwest area of the site. Layout for brick paver installation started in the north and west areas of the site. Fine grading and filter fabric for brick installation began on the north and west areas of the site. Construction is expected on Saturday, November 20.
Projected Work for the Week Starting November 22, 2021
Copenhaver Construction will begin framing for curb on the west main island. Brick paver installation will begin on Monday, November 22, weather permitting. Construction is expected on Saturday, November 27.
Layout for brick pavers in the north area of the site
Excavation for rain gardens areas
New barrier curb on the south side of the east main island
Week 7 Update
Friday, November 12, 2021
Copenhaver Construction framed and poured curb on the north side of the site. They also framed and poured curb on the east island and northwest section of the site, as well as the sidewalk and trash pad. Underdrain and cleanout installation, and aggregate placement began on the south side of the site. Compost material was delivered and placed in underpavement systems for tree planting. Construction is expected on Saturday, November 13.
Projected Work for the Week Starting November 15, 2021
Copenhaver Construction will begin fine grading and filter fabric installation on the north side of the site. They will also continue to frame and pour curb. Brick installation is scheduled to begin Wednesday, November 17, weather permitting. Construction is expected on Saturday, November 20.
Curb installation at the north side of the site
Compost placement into the underpavement systems for tree planting areas
Excavation on the south side of the site
Week 6 Update
Friday, November 5, 2021
Copenhaver Construction removed the driveway at Summit and excavated for rain gardens in the north islands. They also excavated for underground storage near the east side of the site. They began preparation of the underdrain systems in the south area of the site, along Summit Ave. They will continue with underdrain and cleanout installation, and placement of aggregate in the south area of the site. Construction is expected on Saturday, November 6.
Projected Work for the Week Starting November 8, 2021
Copenhaver Construction will continue the installation of the underdrain system, and placement of the geogrid and filter fabric throughout the week. They will also begin pouring curb. The brick pavers have been delivered to a subcontractor’s yard. Brick paver installation is expected to begin late next week. Construction is expected on Saturday, November 13.
Layout and staking for drainage checks, underdrains, and cleanouts in the south area of the site
Placement of fill caps for underpavement system for tree planting areas
Asphalt stripping from the west area of the site prior to excavation
Week 5 Update
Friday, October 31, 2021
Copenhaver Construction completed underground work in the central area of the site. Excavation began in the middle aisle moving from west to east, as well as installation of underdrains, clean-outs and aggregate. Delivery and preparation began for the additional areas for the underpavement systems where trees will be planted. Construction is expected on Saturday, October 30.
Projected Work for the Week Starting October 31, 2021
Copenhaver Construction will continue installation of the underdrain, and placement of the geogrid and filter fabric throughout the week. Compost and stone will be placed into the underpavement areas where trees will be planted. Brick paver delivery is projected for the week of November 11. Construction is expected on Saturday, November 6.
Underdrains and cleanouts are installed in the central area of site
Underpavement system is installed for tree planting area
Aggregate is installed in central area of the site
Week 4 Update
Friday, October 22, 2021
Copenhaver Construction completed all excavation, underdrain installation, and large aggregate placement in the north and northwest areas of the site. They began excavation and underdrain installation in the middle part of the site. Excavation began for the underpavement systems where trees will be planted. Construction is expected on Saturday, October 23.
Projected Work for the Week Starting October 24, 2021
Copenhaver Construction will continue installation of the underdrain, and placement of the geogrid and filter fabric throughout the week. Construction is expected on Saturday, October 30, 2021.
Layout of grades and islands at the west side of the parking lot
Aggregate is placed over the new underdrain system
Completion of excavation in the northwest area of the site
Week 3 Update
Friday, October 15, 2021
Copenhaver Construction is continuing excavation for the drainage storage areas in the northwest area of the site. Stone, filter fabric, and geogrid were placed for the drainage areas. Additionally, waterproof membrane, underdrain and cleanouts for the subsurface water storage were installed. Excavation will continue, as well as installation of underdrains, cleanouts, and filter fabric toward the northeast area of the site.
Construction is expected on Saturday, October 16.
Projected Work Week Stating October 18, 2021
Copenhaver Construction will continue installation of the underdrain, and placement of the geogrid and filter fabric throughout the week. Construction is expected on Saturday October 23, 2021.
Construction of drainage stop between Drainage Areas 1 and 2
Completion of excavation in Drainage Area 1 in the northwest corner of the site (along Summit Ave.)
Placement of filter fabric and geogrid at subgrade, and installation of waterproof membrane
Week 2 Update
Friday, October 8, 2021
Copenhaver Construction continued excavation, and completed concrete removal and tree removal at the north end of the parking lot. Excavation began along the east side of site. Installation of underdrains and clean-outs began at the north and east sides of the site. Construction is expected to occur on Saturday, October 9.
Projected Work Week Stating October 11, 2021
Copenhaver Construction will continue installation of the underdrain, placement of the geogrid and filter fabric, and installation of the storage aggregate. Construction is expected on Saturday, October 16.
Removal of Asphalt, curb and gutter
Excavation
Layout of drainage checks, underdrains and cleanouts
Week 1 Update
Friday, October 1, 2021
All businesses were notified in person on Monday, September 27th and Tuesday, September 28th of the project. They were given a letter and a map of alternate parking locations. The parking lot was closed at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, September 29th. Equipment and material were delivered to the site. Pavement removal has started at the northwest area of the parking lot (near Touhy). Pavement and aggregate base have been removed in this area and in the aisle closest to the Library.
Projected Work Week Stating October 4, 2021
Pavement removal and aggregate base removal will continue. Installation of the new underdrain, filter fabric, and some of the aggregate base will begin mid-week. Saturday work will begin on October 9.
Parking Alternatives
The City is working hard to provide alternate parking locations and wayfinding signage to direct patrons where they can park.
Project Description and Schedule
The City received a grant for the construction of a green parking lot (permeable pavers) at the Library Parking Lot (Central Lot) in the amount of $650,000 from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s (MWRD) Green Infrastructure Program. This exciting and forward thinking reconstruction project begins Wednesday, September 29, 2021. The parking lot will be closed until mid-December.
The contractor for the project is Copenhaver Construction, and the City’s on-site engineer is Hancock Engineering.
This project includes complete excavation and removal of the existing pavement, and replacement with compacted stone and permeable brick pavers. Water will drain though the permeable pavers into the stone layer below, where water will be stored until it infiltrates into the ground, or drains out slowly through a perforated pipe. All of the parking islands will be replaced with native plantings and trees which will also facilitate the infiltration of water. Once completed, the new parking lot and islands will be able to hold over 192,000 gallons of water.
