Lake Street Sewer Rehabilitation Project Update – Feburary 14, 2008

February 20, 2008

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has reported a new time line for completion of the ongoing work by KENNY Construction Company to rehabilitate an existing 10-foot diameter sewer line.  The Evanston areas affected included Lake Street between Elmwood Avenue and the North Shore Channel.  KENNY Construction Company cites design issues encountered once in the field as the cause behind the significant delays, but all are said to be resolved. The project is expected to proceed uninterrupted until completion in July 2008. Highlights of the updated plan include:·         Street closures and detours already in place will remain until the project completion.  ·         The shaft originally planned for Florence Ave has been cancelled and the new location selected is at Wesley Avenue·         The shaft originally planned for Elmwood Avenue has been deemed unnecessary and has been replaced by a smaller pumping operation. There will be no street closure at this location. ·         Grey Avenue: Began March 12, 2007 - Ends May 30, 2008·         Wesley Avenue: Began July 23, 2007 - Ends June 30, 2008·         Removal of pumping equipment and street restoration will begin on May 17, 2008 and is scheduled to be completed by June 13, 2008.   Contact Mr. Tom Gillis from KENNY Construction Company with questions regarding this project or in an emergency contact 877-775-3669.

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