The Downtown Water Main is in the third phase of replacing water mains and sidewalks in the downtown area. Completion of this phase will bring the entire downtown area to a service level that meets current fire flow standards.

CITY RECEIVES BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
The Port Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce has awarded the City of Port Angeles with their Beautification Award for the month of June 2008. The award is for the completion of the Downtown Watermain and Sidewalk Replacement project.

The award was presented to Mayor Gary Braun at the Chamber's weekly luncheon on June 2nd. Also accepting the award on behalf of the City were Glenn Cutler, Public Works & Utilities Director and Eric Walrath, Project Manager.

The City is extremely appreciative for the Chamber's recognition and thanks the public and the businesses in the downtown area for their support and patience during the work on the project.

Before and After Photos Slide Show
Click the graphic below to view a slide show of very interesting "Before and After" photos of the project.

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PORT ANGELES DOWNTOWN AND CITY CELEBRATE!
The Port Angeles Downtown Association hosted a TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Finished) celebration on Saturday, May 3rd. A large and enthusiastic crowd came out to celebrate the completion of the Downtown Water Main & Sidewalk Replacement Project.

On the right: Public Works & Utilities Director, Glenn Cutler, prepares to get wet! Other dank tank volunteers were Deputy Mayor Betsy Wharton and Councilmember Don Perry.

The crowd enjoyed the sounds of the Port Angeles High School Marching Band, hotdogs made by members of the Lions Club and interesting and creative TGIF window displays in various businesses nearby.

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THANK YOU!
Thank you to downtown merchants and citizens
for your patience and cooperation during the project.

PROJECT INFORMATION
This is the third phase of the project to replace the water mains and sidewalks in the downtown area. Phase I was completed in 1999, for a cost of $3,088,657.00. Phase II was completed in January 2001, at a cost of $1,298,099.24.

Completion of Phase III will bring the entire downtown area to a service level that meets current fire flow standards. In addition, the replacement mains will provide added safety measures against failure due to age (original water mains were installed in 1914) and seismic risks.

Pictured above: One of the old sections of water main pipe being replaced.
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In conjunction with the water main replacement, sidewalks were replaced in many areas with pavers which enhance the downtown appearance, as well as the historically accurate reconstruction of the hollow sidewalk along the west side of Laurel Street between First and Front Streets.

Before and After Sidewalk Improvements
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Phase III replaced downtown water mains on both sides of First Street and the south side of Front Street between Oak and Valley Streets and along the north side of Front Street between Laurel and Oak Streets.

It will also included sidewalk replacement with pavers, new street tree wells, and grates in the water main replacement areas along portions of First Street (both sides, between Oak and Cherry Streets), Front Street (north side, between Laurel and Oak Streets), and on Laurel Street (west side, between Railroad and Front Streets). New conduit and wiring was installed for the street and pedestrian lighting in the areas to receive paver and period sidewalks.

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

DOWNTOWN WATER MAIN PROJECT - UPDATE
Posted May 27, 2008

The project is nearly completed. Remaining work involves installation of the last of the glass block, and finishing small areas throughout the project area.

Tree Planting - New Varieties
The City's Parks Division has begun planting between 24 trees throughout the Downtown area. Three new varieties, Armstrong Maple, Little Leaf Linden and Parrotia, will be planted. At maturity the trees will be between 40 to 50 feet high and be 15-30 feet in width at the top.

Shades of green leaves will turn to gold and red in the fall. Little Leaf Lindens produce a very fragrant flower in the Spring. The new trees will be planted in Structural Soil base that provides nutrients for better overall growth and encourages the roots to spread out rather than come up near the sidewalk. Expect periodic closures of small sections of the parking lane to allow crews to bring in dirt and plant trees.

This phase of the Downtown Water Main Project will replace water mains and sidewalks in the downtown area. Work will involve excavation to install new water main lines and service connections, closing the openings, and then finishing those areas.

Thank you for your patience during construction. For more information contact Eric Walrath, Project Engineer at 360-417-4806 or ewalrath@cityofpa.us or Teresa Pierce, Executive Communications Coordinator at 360-417-4630 or  tpierce@cityofpa.us.

Work begins on Laurel	Progress as of March 11, 2008

Work begins along First and Cherry
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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
As indicated on the project map below, no work was done in designated areas from November 16, 2007 through January 6, 2008 to allow for holiday shopping.

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INFORMATION MEETINGS & EMAIL UPDATES

January 16, 2008 - City Staff held an informational meeting at 7:30 am for members of the Port Angeles Downtown Association to explain upcoming work on this project and on the Gateway project. Approximately 8 people attended. More meetings will be scheduled as necessary.

October 10, 2007 - City Staff will held an informational meeting at 7:30 am for members of the Port Angeles Downtown Association and the public to learn more about the project. Approximately 10 people attended. More meetings will be scheduled as necessary. Please check back to this webpage for updates about the project.

EMAIL UPDATES
Informational updates will be posted on the City's website. Anyone wishing to receive updates via email should contact Teresa Pierce at tpierce@cityofpa.us.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about the Downtown Water Main Project, please feel free to contact:

Eric Walrath
Project Manager
360-417-4806 or ewalrath@cityofpa.us

Teresa Pierce
Executive Communications Coordinator
360-417-4630 or tpierce@cityofpa.us

EMAIL UPDATES
Informational updates will be posted on the City's website. Anyone wishing to receive updates via email should contact Teresa Pierce at tpierce@cityofpa.us.

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