Page 18 April 2018
Last Phase of Charbonneau High Priority Utility Repairs are Underway
By Zach Weigel
Construction of the last phase of Charbonneau high-priority utility repairs began in March . The planned work involves the repair and rehabilitation of failing utility lines that are broken , partially collapsed or sagging .
This project consists of pipelines that were identified as being the most deficient and given the highest priority for repair as part of the Charbonneau Consolidated Improvement Plan , a 25-year plan to upgrade and improve deficient Charbonneau infrastructure which was approved by City Council in August 2014 . This project represents the last of three phases to correct these most deficient , highpriority pipelines within the Charbonneau District . The first phase of construction was completed in December 2016 , and the second phase wrapped up just last month .
Upon completion of the highpriority utility repairs this summer , the focus of the Charbonneau utility improvements will shift from spot repairs to a more comprehensive replacement of deficient utilities within a specific area . Design of the first project of this type is scheduled to begin next year and focus on the
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Construction of the last phase of high-priority utility improvements includes repair of 1,500 feet of cracked and corroded storm pipe using a technique called Cured-In-Place Pipe ( CIPP ). This method of construction consists of inserting a resin-filled liner through the old pipe that is inflated and steam cured to create a new pipe inside of the old one . This construction method moves along quickly , about a couple of blocks per day . However , the CIPP process generates a lot of noise and steam during installation and can cause a styrene odor during the curing process that is noticeable but is not harmful .
In some instances , the size and condition of the failing pipelines does not allow for CIPP rehabilitation and the contractor must dig an open trench to repair and install new utility lines . This method of construction is much slower than CIPP , averaging a block per week . The project includes approximately 2,500 feet of open-trench replacement of storm pipeline in Charbonneau .
In addition to the pipeline work , the project also includes replacement of manholes and catch basins to current design standards which will improve drainage and maintenance access for utility workers . Service pipes servicing individual properties are also to be replaced within the roadway and an access port placed near the roadway curb .
Construction , which is anticipated to be complete in July , is to be performed by the City ’ s contractor , Braun Construction & Design , on weekdays from 7 am to 5 pm with no work expected on the weekends .
Due to the number of job sites involved in this large-scale project , there may be periods of time where the work appears to have stopped . The contractor is likely performing similar types of work at one time - such as catch-basin installation , final paving , etc . - and is moving from site to site .
Community members should expect daytime road closures in the areas of active construction , but normal traffic operations are to be restored by 5 pm each day . Access for garbage service , deliveries and emergency vehicles are
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to be maintained throughout construction zones . Residents are to be provided access to their driveways during construction , but delays should be expected . During active construction , the contractor is planning to store materials - such as rock , pipe and equipment - nearby , along the side of the roadway and / or in nearby parking areas .
During active construction , residents should plan for additional travel time and noise and dust from construction . Interruption of utility services is not anticipated . However , there may be instances where residents will be asked not to run appliances with heavy water use ( dish or clothes washer ), flush your toilet or take a shower for a couple of hours at a time . Also , not all utility providers know where their cables are located underground , so interruption of cable , phone and internet service is possible during the work . The contractor will coordinate with utility service providers to restore service interruptions as quickly as possible .
To follow construction progress and get weekly updates , visit the project website at http :// www . ci . wilsonville . or . us / 651 / Char- bonneau-High-Priority-Utility- Repair , or join the “ Charbonneau Country Club ” Facebook page . Weekly updates are provided to homeowner associations within the work area . Copies of the project construction map are available at the Charbonneau Clubhouse .
For more information , contact the City ’ s project manager , Zach Weigel , at 503-570-1565 or by email at weigel @ ci . wilsonville . or . us .