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Diamondhead staff report progress on boardwalk, trails, dog park and other projects
Summary
City Manager reported that multiple public-works projects are moving forward: Branch project nearing a mid-January finish, Jordan River Boardwalk bids are in, Monjoy Creek bids due Feb. 24, Robby Nature Trail redesign will follow new grant paperwork, and dog park fence and water-line work will start imminently.
Diamondhead City staff told the council that several public-works projects are advancing, with bids, contract steps and construction timelines described during the city manager's report.
The Branch project remains active and was described as a "211 day project with the current end date of January 13," the city manager said, adding that the contractor expects to finish major driveway and related work by that date and then complete cleanup and walkthroughs.
Bids for the Jordan River Boardwalk have been received and are on the council agenda for approval; once approved they will be routed for review and final approval before a notice of award is issued. The city will then proceed to contract execution and construction.
The Monjoy Creek project is being advertised this month with bids due Feb. 24. The Robby Nature Trail will undergo a redesign now that the city has been awarded additional funds from restored grants; staff expect grant paperwork and the agreement to arrive within one to two weeks and plan to bring the project back to a near-future agenda.
Public works is scheduled to begin installing fencing at the dog park and put in a water line for fountains in the first week of the upcoming month; equipment has been ordered and the city manager said remaining installation should come together quickly thereafter. On the fitness park, staff will clear and level the site but noted a nearby sewer main which requires careful grading to avoid damage.
On street work, Moke Way's culvert replacement was completed, dirt has settled and paving was planned; a walkthrough was delayed because of legislative travel. Crews began clearing at Cape Coco Court to prepare for riprap and sediment control work, with a reminder to avoid a nearby sewer main. The Mauna Loa Drive project awaits an overall agreement from Downhill Water and Sewer before returning to council for approval.
Council did not take formal action on these project updates during the meeting; staff described next steps including routing bids for review and bringing grant agreements and contracts forward for council approval as they are finalized.
