July 10th: Remaining Dominion Virginia Power work includes energizing of the previously installed cable. We have been informed by Dominion Power that the removal of the existing wires and poles will be completed by July 17th.

* Shirley Contracting continues placement of curb and gutter on the south side of Monroe Ave from the Gold Crust Bakery toward the east, and also adjusted the storm structures. The sidewalks were installed at the Goldcrust Bakery. The remainder of the grading and the removal of the retaining wall on the north side of Monroe will begin following removal of the utility poles by Dominion Power.

* Landscaping on the medians continues.

* Shirley Contracting continues to work on "punchlist" items. This includes removal and replacement of damaged concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk throughout the project.

* The ability to perform all of this work is weather dependent. The significant rainfall during May and part of June has caused a delay of several weeks.

* The City has been informed by Shirley Contracting that Monroe Ave will be completed by the week of September 8, contingent on Dominion Power completing their work by July 17th. The delay by Dominion Power and the significant spring rains have caused a delay beyond the earlier projections. PYD and the City are working out issues relating to performance bonds, completion of punchlist items and other legal issues that may impact the opening of Monroe Ave to traffic. 

 

Funds have been released to install some basic amenities (trash can, Park regulation sign, benches) and to have engineering drawings produced for the approved design.