2/15/11 Traffic Update for NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain.  Joint sealing and testing will continue inside the pipeline on Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road. Traffic will be limited to one lane; expect minimal delays.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. 

If you need further information, contact Hugh Gordon, Project Ombudsman, at (530) 263-4352 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            (530) 263-4352      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email: Hugh-lu@att.net

Notice:

Activity to start soon on Wings of Morning Drive,

weather dependent. 

Nevada City Engineering will be staking the temporary construction easement (TCE) and marking trees to be removed with a blue ring prior to the start of logging activity.  NID inspectors will be on site full-time during the tree removal process to ensure Robinson Enterprises’ employees stay within the TCE and to take care of any unforeseen events should they occur.  Orange fencing delineating the TCE will go up after tree removal and brush clearing is completed.

Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction Schedule 2/14/11 to 3/11/11

Activity to start soon on Wings of Morning Drive, weather dependent.  Nevada City Engineering will be staking the temporary construction easement (TCE) and marking trees to be removed with a blue ring prior to the start of logging activity.  NID inspectors will be on site full-time during the tree removal process to ensure Robinson Enterprises’ employees stay within the TCE and to take care of any unforeseen events should they occur.  Orange fencing delineating the TCE will go up after tree removal and brush clearing is completed.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road to E. George Water Treatment Plant: To be

          determined.

■ Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Overland from Madrone Forest Drive to Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Madrone Forest Drive:  Restoration to be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Overland between Madrone Forest Drive and the airport:  Construction and

restoration is completed.

■ Airport and Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant:  Construction is ongoing;

              however, activities should not affect nearby residents.

■ Lee Lane: 

·        The final lift of pavement and testing of the raw and treated water pipelines will resume in the spring.

·        Restoration to be scheduled for fall 2011.

·        Tie-in to Idaho Maryland Road to be scheduled.

■ Idaho Maryland Road, between Lee Lane and Banner Lava Cap Road: 

·        Joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will continue, weather dependent. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        The final lift of pavement will be installed in spring of 2011.

·        Installation of the treated water pipeline and the tie-in to Lee Lane is on hold until weather conditions improve.

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is completed; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of restoration, tree and vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of

   Morning Drive: 

• Joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will continue, weather dependent. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        The contractor is waiting for weather conditions to improve in order to start on vault construction.

■ Wings of Morning Drive: See opening paragraph for details

·         Staking and logging to begin in mid February, weather dependent.  Affected property owners will be notified 72 hours prior to the beginning of logging.

■ Opalite Way/Snow Mtn. Flow Control/Overland: Logging to begin in mid                     February, weather dependent.

■Red Dog Cross Road, Lola’s Echo Road, and Oak Ridge Road: Logging to

          begin in March or April.

Wings of Morning Construction Meeting and Information - IMPORTANT

We received the following information from NID in the last couple of days.  
Reminder that "the meeting" is scheduled for Feb 8, 2011, 6.30pm at Horsemen's Club, which I assume is off Brunswick at the horse show area.


The linked document is a construction plan for the Wings of Morning Drive pipeline installation that will occur this year.  This is to give you information concerning the work prior to the public meeting scheduled for Tuesday Feb 8^th at 6:30pm at the Horseman’s Club on Brunswick Rd.   We hope that all residents in the Wings of Morning neighborhood will attend the meeting in order to get a better understanding of the upcoming work and traffic flow patterns associated with the construction.   


The docs are on our website but these links will take you there directly.
Construction information for WOMD Draft
Traffic diagram WOMD 


Further, here are two related issues for you to respond to before the meeting. First, please let Hosea know if there is any interest in getting together before Tuesday, individually or in a group, to discuss the "draft" Construction Plan for Wings of Morning. Second, Hosea spoke with NID's Chief Engineer, Gary King, today on a number of philosophical subjects. On the subject of the pipeline project he said he was interested in hearing what the silent majority thought of the project. More to the point he asked for specifics, say twenty things people would change about the project. For any of you who take him up on this, Tuesday's meeting would be a good place share your vision for a kinder gentler pipeline project. If you decide to send it directly to him Hosea would appreciate a copy. 


You can share your ideas with everyone if you want.  Email to bob2401.bannerpipeline@blogger.com with your ideas and they will post to this blog.  Or cc that email address.  


Thanks,
Bob and Hosea.


Questions:  email to bob@bannermountain.org or hosea@bannermountain.org

Traffic Update 2/1/11 and Meeting Notice for Wings of Morning

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain.  Joint sealing and testing will be underway inside the pipeline starting Wednesday, February 2nd on Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road. Traffic will be limited to one lane; expect minimal delays.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. 

Join us for an informational construction meeting Tuesday, February 8^th at the Horsemen’s Club at 6:30 PM.  This meeting is designed to inform the Wings of Morning neighborhood residents of the upcoming construction activities soon starting in their area.  Additional meetings for the remaining neighborhoods along the pipeline alignment are being organized and scheduled.

If you need further information, contact Hugh Gordon, Project Ombudsman, at (530) 263-4352 or email: Hugh-lu@att.net

Notice:

Joint sealing and testing will be underway inside the pipeline starting February 2^nd on

Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road.

Traffic may be limited to one lane with minimal delays expected.

Flaggers will safely direct traffic through the construction zones.

Emergency vehicles will be given immediate access.

Thank you for being patient.

Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction Schedule 1/31/11 to 2/25/11

Join us for an informational construction meeting Tuesday, February 8^th at the Horsemen’s Club at 6:30 PM.  This meeting is designed to inform the Wings of Morning neighborhood residents of the upcoming construction activities soon starting in their area.  Additional meetings for the remaining neighborhoods along the pipeline alignment are being organized and scheduled.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road to E. George Water Treatment Plant: To be

          determined.

■ Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Overland from Madrone Forest Drive to Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Madrone Forest Drive:  Restoration to be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Overland between Madrone Forest Drive and the airport:  Construction and

restoration is completed.

■ Airport and Loma Rica Water Treatment Plant:  Construction is ongoing;

              however, activities should not affect nearby residents.

■ Lee Lane: 

·        The final lift of pavement and testing of the raw and treated water pipelines will resume in the spring.

·        Restoration to be scheduled for fall 2011.

·        Tie-in to Idaho Maryland Road to be scheduled.

■ Idaho Maryland Road, between Lee Lane and Banner Lava Cap Road: 

·        Wednesday, February 2^nd, joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will begin. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        Curb installation completed; the final lift of pavement will be installed in spring of 2011.

·        Installation of the treated water pipeline and the tie-in to Lee Lane is on hold until weather conditions improve.

·        Phase one of restoration, soil stabilization, is underway; the contractor will maintain slopes through the winter.  Phase two of restoration, tree and vegetation replanting, will be scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of

   Morning Drive: 

• Wednesday, February 2^nd, joint sealing and testing of the 48” raw water pipeline will begin. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; minimal delays are expected.

·        The contractor is waiting for weather conditions to improve in order to start on vault construction.

■ Wings of Morning Drive: Logging to begin in mid February.

■ Opalite Way/Snow Mtn Flow Control/Overland: Logging to begin in mid                      February.

■Red Dog Cross Road, Lola’s Echo Road, and Oak Ridge Road: Logging to

          begin in March or April.