HomeMy WebLinkAboutWeekly Update 2008.05.29 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
May 30, 2008
TEVA MOUNTAIN GAMES
The Teva Mountain Games return to Vail June 5—8 with events scheduled throughout Vail
Village and Golden Peak. Construction deliveries and other activities in Vail's rights-of-way will
be restricted during those dates. For event details, visit www.tevamountaingames.com. For
questions or concerns on allowable work hours, contact Leonard Sandoval at (970) 390-4677.
VAIL VILLAGE WATER FEATURES
Just in time for the crowds expected with the Teva Mountain Games, the water features on Wall
Street will be operational next week. The Children's Fountain and the feature at Slifer Plaza are
already running. For information on Seibert Circle, see update below.
VAIL VILLAGE
Notes from the construction progress meeting held May 27, 2008
(All scheduled activities are subject to change.)
Primary Contact
Leonard Sandoval, TOV Construction Area Coordinator
(970) 390-4677 or (970) 479-2198; Isandoval(a�vailgov.com
Public Project Updates
Seibert Circle
The majority of the mechanical equipment is installed and most of the stone work is anticipated
to be complete this week. The design team is scheduled to arrive the week of June 9 to
calibrate and program the fountain, which is anticipated to take two weeks. Contact Todd
Oppenheimer at (970) 390-4678 or (970) 479-2161.
Vail Transportation Center Reroof
A reroof of the bus terminal at the Vail Transportation Center is underway. Impacts to the
parking structure are expected to be minimal and the contractor is required to maintain access
to all buildings at all times. Contact John Gallegos at (970) 479-2170.
Vail Road and Vail Valley Drive Overlays
Work is anticipated to begin by the end of this week or early next week around Mayor's Park, at
the intersection of East Meadow Drive and Vail Road, to prep for an upcoming overlay of Vail
Road. Following Mayor's Park, curb and gutter repairs will occur near the Chapel Bridge and on
Vail Valley Drive south of East Meadow Drive prior to overlay work, scheduled to occur on Vail
Road and Vail Valley Drive beginning June 17, weather permitting. Call Chad Salli at (970) 479-
2169.
Eaqle River Water& Sanitation District Work
The District is completing a utility crossing of Vail Road. Following the crossing, water and
sewer line work on Beaver Dam Road will begin and is anticipated to be underway from late
May through October. Access to all residences will be maintained; however, it will change from
east to west as work progresses. Pedestrians are asked to avoid Beaver Dam Road.
Work on Willow Road is nearing completion, with landscaping restoration and patching
underway.
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Also, work is underway on the abandonment of an old water line in Vail Valley Drive. Motorists
should expect delays. Contact John Cahill at (970) 477-5447 for more information.
Private Project Updates
Front Door
The tower crane is scheduled for removal May 30—June 1. Contact Jeff Haselhorst, Hyder
Construction at (303) 829-5741.
Solaris
Village Center Chute inlet work is underway. The ramp access off of East Meadow Drive will
close soon. Pre-cast work is continuing, with deliveries occurring off of the South Frontage
Road. Contact The Weitz Company, Rob Robinson at (970) 668-4700 or (970) 406-0968.
FourSeasons
Two large concrete pours will occur this week between now and Saturday, watch for a possible
lane closure on West Meadow Drive. The project is pouring the fourth floor and shoring the fifth.
The Vail Road sidewalk near the Main Vail roundabout will be back to a hard suface (either
pavers or temporary asphalt) by June 27. Contact Layton Construction, Mark Reed at (970)
401-1777 or Bob Hutchinson at (970) 401-0740.
Manor Vail
No updates. Contact GE Johnson Construction, John Parr at(719) 330-3337 or Austin Dodder
at (970) 300-9035.
Mountain View
The crane currently used for setting pre-cast is scheduled to demobilize in the early morning
hours on June 5. Then, a hydro-crane will be brought in to finish pre-cast, which is anticipated to
be complete by mid-June. On June 16, work to complete the boulder wall above the streamwalk
will resume. Flaggers will be in place to ensure pedestrian safety. Contact Jeff Pugmire, R.A.
Nelson, (970) 748-7645.
The Willows
No updates. Contact Paul Burbidge, R.A. Nelson, (970) 949-5152 or (970) 471-6047.
Nine Vail Road
No updates. Contact Howard Bridgland, Nedbo Construction, (970) 977-0329.
Rucksack
Demolition of the front section of the Rucksack Building is underway. Fencing currently in the
right-of-way will be pulled back toward the site no later than June 27. Contact Mark Hallenbeck,
Highland Builders Corp., (719) 499-9248.
Announcements
• Katsos Ranch recreation path drainage work is complete. Clean up and prep is
underway, with paving scheduled for May 31, weather permitting. Users should
anticipate periodic delays or closures. Contact Gregg Barrie with the TOV at (970) 479-
2337 for more details.
• Work on the Ford Park raw water project to convert irrigation systems from domestic
water to untreated water is nearing completion, with testing underway this week. Contact
John Cahill with the ERW&SD at (970) 477-5447 or Todd Oppenheimer with the TOV at
(970) 479-2161 for more information.
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• Contractors are asked to remove silt sacks from storm sewers and hay bales from
ditches to accommodate higher water flows occurring due to spring run-off conditions.
Next Meeting
9 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, Vail Transit conference room, Vail Transportation Center.
LIONSHEAD
Notes from the construction progress meeting held May 28, 2008.
(All scheduled activities are subject to change.)
Private Project Updates
The Arrabelle at Vail Square
Primary Contact
Matt Lydens, Vail Resorts Development Company
(970) 331-7755; mlydens@vailresorts.com
Streetscape—west side of mall
• Final asphalt will be laid on Friday.
• Lifts are working on the west side of the Arrabelle on exterior punch list items.
• Pavers continue to be installed south of Haagen Dazs.
Core Site
• Work continues from man lifts on the plaza finishing downspouts and punch list items.
• Grading continues in the skier yard and asphalt on the bike path is anticipated Friday.
• Stone seating around ice rink is installed and fire place is complete.
Ritz-Carlton
No updates. Contact Cowboy Jorgensen, PCL Construction Services, Inc., (720) 244-5710.
Lion Square Lodqe North —Tower Residences
Shoring is continuing. Asbestos abatement will continue for approximately two more weeks.
Contact Tony Faulhaber, J.L. Viele Construction, (970) 471-5467 or (970) 476-3082.
Next Meeting
8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, Arrabelle at Vail Square conference rooms.
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