In a recent government meeting, the City of Bloomington's Board of Public Works approved several significant construction and maintenance projects aimed at improving local infrastructure.

The meeting commenced with a request from City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) for a noise permit to conduct overnight sewer work on College Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets. The board unanimously approved the request, which is set to take place from next Monday through Thursday, emphasizing the importance of minimizing disruption to the community during daytime hours.

Following this, the board reviewed Change Order Package Number 3 for the Hopewell East project, a redevelopment initiative at the former hospital site. The board approved an additional $142,981.57 to the contract, bringing the total authorized amount to approximately $13.7 million. The changes were primarily due to unforeseen issues such as unsuitable soil and the discovery of an existing culvert.

The board also addressed Change Order Number 4 for the Adams Street sidewalk project, which involved adjustments to the approaches at 6th and 7th Streets. This change order added $10,626.20 to the project’s total, which now stands at $400,764.46. Additionally, a balancing change order for the same project was approved, finalizing the total cost at approximately $4.1 million.

In further developments, the board approved lane and sidewalk closure requests for various projects, including fiber installation by Lineal Contracting and restoration work by Reed and Sons at Fire Station Number 1. These closures are scheduled to occur throughout July and early August, with assurances that local businesses and residents will be kept informed of the changes.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the city’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvements while balancing community needs and minimizing disruption during construction activities.