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Village updates: deep rock hits on Weston Avenue sewer project, PFAS treatment progress and discussion of water shutoff notices
Summary
Village staff told the Public Works & Utility Committee on May 12 that crews on the Weston Avenue sewer extension encountered more rock than borings predicted, likely adding roughly $100,000 to the job; a mistaken manhole section also delayed work by about a week.
Village staff told the Public Works & Utility Committee on May 12 that contractors on the Weston Avenue sewer extension encountered more rock than bid borings indicated and that the increased quantity of rock excavation will raise project costs.
Staff said borings showed only one foot of rock near the ends of the trench, but crews encountered rock layers up to about 5 feet, and at the Huron Street intersection reached rock as deep as 25 feet at the bottom of the trench. Rock excavation had been included as a bid item with an estimated quantity; staff said the work represents a change in quantity rather than a new scope item. Staff estimated the extra rock removal could add on the order of $100,000 to the…
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