Project Schedule:

This project schedule was revised March 2012.  The reader should bear in mind that this schedule is a plan and subject to adjustment over time to meet real world conditions.  Our goal now is to acquire rights-of-way in a reasonable time frame, complete design, and begin construction as quickly as we reasonable can.  The right-of-way process will dictate our schedule to some degree going forward.

Next Planned Milestones

Dec 30, 2012     Complete right-of-way acquisition

Jan 2, 2013       Advertise for Construction Bids

Feb 15, 2013     Begin Construction

Planned

April 2010         Corridor Plan Complete

Fall 2010           Preliminary Design Complete

Spring 2011       Environmental Documents Complete

Spring 2011       Begin Rights of Way Acquisitions on Project 1

Fall 2011           Final Design Complete on Project 1

Spring 2012       Begin Construction on Project 1 

No further STAC meetings are anticipated at this time. Otak will begin working on preliminary design.  Additional Council presentations are anticipated as we move toward completion of preliminary design..

As impacts to homes and businesses are identified, we will provide information both on the web site and to those impacted.

Previously Completed

Mar 20, 2012     Environmental Classification Summary approved, completing the environmental reviews and allowing the project to proceed to final design and acquisition of rights-of-way.

Mar 11, 2011     Council Workshop to finalize alignment

Nov 3, 2010      Third public meeting to review work accomplished to date, revealing actual project footprint, with opportunity for further public review and feedback

Oct 19, 2010     Public Open House for input on general alignment impacts and project amenities options.

Oct 6, 2010       30% Design Completed

June 1, 2010      Corridor Plan Complete and posted on Project Web Site

Mar 2, 2010       City Council Workshop provides consultant direction to focus design efforts on Alignment 3A

Feb 25, 2010     Second public meeting to review work accomplished to date, with refined options for further public review and feedback.

Feb 2, 2010       City Council Workshop held to complete review of design and location issues, and to obtain direction from the Council.

Jan 19, 2010     City Council Workshop held to review location, design and finance issues and obtain direction. Council requested additional workshop to consider more fully the design issues. The presentation materials are now posted here on the web site.

Dec 9, 2009       Third STAC meeting held to review location and design issues and obtain feedback.

Nov 3, 2009      Concepts and options were presented to the City Council to update them on work completed, schedule and some of the significant decisions they will face to determine the preferred option. The presentation materials are now posted here on the web site.

Oct 29, 2009     Second STAC meeting held to review work done to date and seek feedback.

Oct 29, 2009     First public meeting to provide an overview of the concepts, impacts, street enhancement options, and an opportunity to begin a stronger public dialogue about the solutions and community desires.

Sep 24, 2009     Meeting held with utility companies to review utility location data and potential impacts and options.

Sep 23, 2009     Stakeholders and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) formed and first meeting held to review technical details to date.
(STAC meetings are for the various agencies, including Longview, Cowlitz County, WSDOT and others, to provide feedback on technical options and solutions for the City and design consultant to consider as they refine the design options.)

Aug 24, 2009     Formal meeting held with City staff and environmental representatives to determine issues and scope of environmental reviews.

Jul 30, 2009      First formal meeting with City staff and agency partners, including WSDOT, CWCOG, City of Longview and Cowlitz County. A project charter was initiated to provide guidance through the process.

Jul 14, 2009      Surveyors begin field survey work.

Jul 8, 2009        Otak engineering staff performs site visit for a walk through to develop the photo log and review field conditions. Additional data collection also begins.

Jun 16, 2009     Otak, Inc. contract executed for completion of the corridor study to identify final alignment and configuration, perform environmental reviews, and to design the first project stage.

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