Construction Update

• The contractor has continued the installation of helical piles. These are required for the future boardwalk
• Piles are approximately 80% done
• Target completion for piles next week
• The contractor has mobilized additional equipment and construction supplies in support of additional roadway improvements

Next Week

• Additional intrusive work will occur on the roadway for upgrades to the City's storm drain infrastructure.
• Heavy equipment will start to move into the closed construction area

Fun Fact:

It's a common misconception that storm drains and sewer systems are the same thing.

• Sewers - collect waste and travel to a water treatment facility - this includes toilets and other water fixtures in a home or business (unless you are on a septic system)
• Storm Drains - Do not go to a filtration plant. This project incorporates an oil/grit separator with an enhanced level of protection before discharge. The City's is targeting a minimum of 80% of total suspended solids removal.

Environmental Implications of waste down storm drains:

• closed beaches
• destruction of green space
• population decrease of insects and animals
• water pollution
• major health issues in humans