2024 - Public Works Annual Report

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• Construction of the Larrison Road, State Road 2 and Smilax Sanitary Pump Stations began in 2024 to support the Indiana Enterprise Center expansions to support the GM- Samsung Battery Plant and Amazon Data Services developments. St. Joseph County is financing the improvements that will be dedicated to the City of South Bend upon commissioning. • Awarded a construction contract to construct a new CNG Compressor at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to support improved filling operations for the Solid Waste Fleet. • Awarded Contracts for the Fellows Booster Pump Station and Lead Service Line Replacement projects with the assistance of an Indiana Finance Authority State Revolving Fund Drinking Water loan. Construction activities began in Q4-2024. • Constructed a new subdivision and utility extensions to support the new Youth Services Bureau and South Bend Thrive developments at McKinley Avenue near Sorin Park. • Constructed a new 20-inch water transmission main between Chippewa Avenue and Ireland Road to support the South Well Field Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System Improvements. The South Well Field WTP building improvements design continues and is scheduled to bid in Q2-2025. • A new River Crossing #4 east siphon pipe was constructed during an emergency repair. Approximately 300 feet of 24-inch electro-fused HDPE DR-11 pipe was bored under the St. Joseph River to replace the deteriorated east siphon pipe. The new combined sewer carrier pipe transports combined sewage from the River Crossing#4 siphon structure at Riverside Drive in Leeper Park to its receiving structure at Northshore Boulevard. • Worked with the Legal Department to hold private utilities accountable for damages to City-owned and operated facilities. As a result, the City negotiated settlements to recover some of the costs incurred to repair damaged facilities. • Assisted developers through pre-coordination meetings to review engineering standard requirements and utility connection needs. • Began the design of the Colfax Streetscape in coordination with the County with bridge repairs. Construction is expected to take place late 2025 and 2026. • Developed plans and specifications for the Mishawaka Streetscape project. Construction is expected to occur spring to fall of 2025 • Gintz Dr, adjacent to Seitz Park, and the Stephenson Mills Parking Lot were re-designed and replaced following extensive coordination with the adjacent property owners. • The Century Center "Skyway/Art Museum" restrooms were renovated. • Other numerous improvements and repairs at the Century Center including: o CC Water Softener& Filtration System Replacements o Upgrades and updates to HVAC systems o Island Park Bridge Decking Replacement o Plumbing upgrades and repairs • Improvements were made at LaSalle Park to include new paths and a skating loop, new outdoor restrooms, refinished basketball court, a new pavilion, new furnishings, a new parking lot, and other improvements.