FAQ
1. When will construction start?
Construction is anticipated to begin summer 2024.
2. What time of year can construction take place?
Due to the stream use designation, assigned by DNR, no in-stream work my occur between March 1 and May 31st of any year. During this time period, work will be completed on the regenerative stormwater conveyance system and the surface sand filter. In-stream construction will take place between June 1 and February 29.
3. How long will it take to complete construction?
Approximately six (6) to nine (9) months. See the Construction FAQ Tab for more details.
4. What time of the day will construction occur?
Normal construction hours are 7 am to 5 pm.
5. Will construction occur on weekends?
No, construction will typically not occur on weekends. The County will allow special exceptions only as needed.
1. Will construction occur during the school year?
Yes, construction is anticipated to begin summer 2024 and last approximately six (6) to nine (9) months. See the Timeframe FAQ Tab for more details.
2. Will construction traffic impact buses or the schools?
No, construction traffic will be prohibited 30 minutes before classes start and 30 minutes after dismissal of both the High School and Middle School. Construction access from school property will be restricted during school hours.
1. Where will the contractor access the restoration site?
2. Will there be road closures during the project?
No, there will be no road closures during the project. There may be temporary impacts to traffic when construction materials are being delivered or soils are being removed from the site.
1. What is meant by "limit of disturbance" on the plans (red boundary on project location map)?
2. Will all of the trees be removed within the "limits of construction"?
No, construction plans have identified selected trees for removal. A comprehensive tree inventory was conducted within the limits of disturbance in order to prepare a design that minimizes the impact to trees. The design aimed to avoid removal of large and healthy trees to the extent practicable, while still creating a stable stream restoration design.
3. Will construction be active the entire duration of the project within the entire "limits of construction"?
No, construction typically begins at the upstream project limits and progresses downstream. As construction is completed, each segment is stabilized and construction equipment moves downstream. Approximately 50 to 100 feet of stream can be restored per day.
4. Will construction impact my private property?
No, construction will only occur within the school open spaces.
5. Will construction be loud?
Yes, at times construction will be loud. Heavy equipment is necessary to construct the stream restoration. Pumps will also run intermittently, but never after crews have left the site for the day. The stream must be pumped around the areas that are actively under construction.
6. Will construction be messy?
Yes, construction within the stream will be muddy but will be stabilized as the project progresses. At no time will the entire area have exposed soils.
7. Who ensures the project is constructed properly?
A county inspector is on-site to oversee construction throughout the duration of the project. MDE also conducts periodic inspections.