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Developer: Paget Commons grading underway; road work on track if utilities, state sign off arrive
Summary
Isaac Van Boche of New City Development told the Whitestown Redevelopment Commission that grading is underway at Paget Commons, a GMP of $23.8 million compares favorably to earlier estimates, and the road could open by Nov. 1, 2026, if IDEM and utility relocations by Duke Energy proceed on schedule.
Isaac Van Boche, CEO of New City Development, told the Whitestown Redevelopment Commission on April 6 that construction has begun at the Paget Commons (BOT) site and that "dirt is moving" as crews start mass grading for more than 2,000 linear feet of planned road.
Van Boche said the project's guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposal is $23.8 million, which he contrasted with prior submittals for the PPA and EDA at $25.7 million. "Our GMP was at 23.8. We see no issues there in terms of any sort of budget bust," he said.
The developer said several tasks remain outside the team's direct control: final sanitary approval from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and relocation of heavy transmission lines by Duke Energy. Van Boche said Duke has completed design work and placed orders for new poles, which the utility typically allows nine months to deliver and install; he said Duke began that ordering process in February and the team remains within a Nov. 1 timeline for opening the road if pole delivery and other approvals hold.
Commissioners pressed for a clearer internal schedule. "I would ask in going back through the project'... if I can get, like, a schedule the rest of the way with some major milestones," Commissioner Zach Dennis said, asking for a CPM-style milestone chart showing dates for subgrade, stone, and other milestones. Van Boche agreed to provide a milestone schedule and said the team will coordinate with town staff on invoice details.
On billing, Van Boche told commissioners staff had delineated between on-site work and off-site work (the road and associated utilities). He said that separation is being used to clarify what is invoiced to the town versus other project costs.
Why it matters: Whitestown is funding or supporting key road infrastructure tied to Paget Commons; delays in utilities or state approvals could postpone the road's usability even if on-site grading advances. The commission asked staff to track progress against a milestone schedule and report back so future disbursements and inspections align with contract obligations.
Next steps: The developer will provide a milestone/CPM schedule for the commission and staff to use to monitor progress and invoice reconciliation over the coming months.
