Friday, July 24, 2009

1st Avenue South Project Update


A Notice to Proceed was issued to Pivetta Bros. Construction on July 22nd and construction will finally begin within the next 10 days. City staff have found that despite the desires of President Obama and Congress, the ARRA funds have clearly resulted in more paperwork, rules and “red tape”. As a result of the extraordinary bureaucratic process, start of construction has taken two months longer than originally anticipated. However, we are hopeful that the contractor will still be able to complete the project by the end of 2009 or first quarter of 2010.

The project field office was recently opened at Normandy Place, 19439 1st Avenue South. Project Manager Gary Norris and the construction inspectors will operate out of the field office for the duration of the project. The field office number is 206-878-2106.


The Groundbreaking Ceremony and Project Open House on July 15th was well-attended. Many Normandy Park residents and business people expressed interest in the project and are excited about the pedestrian and bicycle enhancements that will improve access to the Normandy Park Towne Center.

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