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Savannah reports $106 million in capital projects; outlines Waters Avenue Streetscape Phase II
Summary
City staff reported 341 capital projects totaling about $106 million, with 63 active projects; Doug Patten outlined the Waters Avenue Streetscape Phase II (37th Street to Anderson Street), including team, design, timeline and construction cost considerations.
City staff presented an overview of Savannah’s 2019 third-quarter capital projects at the Nov. 7 work session, reporting 341 projects citywide and a combined total project budget of about $106 million across planning, design and construction phases.
Christy Lawrence, director of project management, introduced Christian Shellman who gave the data breakdown: 44 projects in conceptual/planning, 43 in design/preconstruction, 59 in construction/implementation, 98 ongoing and 63 active projects managed by 55 project managers. Staff highlighted completed projects, projects under construction and those entering permitting or design.
Doug Patten, project manager for the Waters Avenue Streetscape Phase II, described the scope (37th Street to Anderson Street), project team, design approach, summary timeline and construction cost considerations for the streetscape improvements. Council members used the presentation to ask operational questions: Alderman Brian Foster asked about an elevator repair at the Bryan Garage; Alderwoman Dr. Estella E. Shabazz asked whether the median on Victory Drive (Bull Street west to Ogeechee Road) would be addressed; Alderman Julian Miller asked whether several projects were included in the items presented.
Why it matters: The capital program’s size and the timing of multiple construction projects can affect traffic, neighborhoods and municipal budgets. The Waters Avenue streetscape is a major corridor improvement expected to require coordinated scheduling to limit disruptions.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with the project timelines and provide further details on individual projects as they move through permitting, design and construction phases.
