This November 3, 2010 project schedule is updated from that presented to the Council on October 29, 2009. The reader should bear in mind that this schedule is a plan, and subject to adjustment over time to meet real world conditions.

Work on the 30% Design (subtask under Preliminary Design) is complete.  In addition to the work shown here, grant applications have been submitted for various grant opportunities.

 

COMPLETED

Nov 3, 2010      Open House

Oct 6, 2010       30% Design; Final Basis of Design report

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.

 

 

PLANNED
 

Fall 2010           Preliminary Design Complete

 

Spring 2011       Environmental Documents Complete

 

Spring 2011       Begin Rights of Way Acquisitions on Phase I

 

Fall 2011           Final Design Complete on Phase I

 

Spring 2012       Begin Construction on Phase I

 

No further STAC meetings are anticipated at this time. Otak is continuing work 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.