Change in paving dates - Now July 7th and 8th

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain during good weather conditions.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. The final lift of pavement on Banner Lava Cap Road, Idaho Maryland Road, and Lee Lane has been rescheduled for installation on July 7^th and 8^th.  Work will take place between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.   Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic; delays up to 20 minutes are expected.  Use an alternate route if possible.

 

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

6/28/11 Traffic Update for NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain during good weather conditions.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. The final lift of pavement on Banner Lava Cap Road, Idaho Maryland Road, and Lee Lane is scheduled for installation on July 5^th and 6^th starting at 7:00 AM.   Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic; delays up to 20 minutes are expected.  Use an alternate route if possible.

On July 5^th, the paved eastern end of Wings of Morning Drive will be ground in place to Sesame Street in preparation for the installation of the raw water pipeline.  Raw water pipeline installation continues along the east end of Wings of Morning Drive.  The east end detour on WOMD will be available for residential traffic as construction activities will now block through use of the road; watch for signage.  Construction equipment and trucks will enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from both ends from now until the project is completed.  Turnouts are available along the alignment route allowing for passing residential traffic.

General clean up on Lee Lane continues. Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

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

Notices:

The final lift of pavement on Banner Lava Cap Road, Idaho Maryland Road, and Lee Lane is scheduled for installation on July 5^th and 6^th starting at 7:00 AM.   Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic; delays up to 20 minutes are expected.  Use an alternate route if possible.

On July 5^th, the paved eastern end of Wings of Morning Drive (WOMD) will be ground in place to Sesame Street in preparation for the installation of the raw water pipeline.  The east end detour on WOMD will be

available for residential traffic as construction activities will now block through use of the road; watch for signage.  Construction equipment

and trucks will enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from both

ends from now until the project is completed.  Turnouts are available

along the alignment route allowing for passing residential traffic.

General clean up on Lee Lane continues. Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

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

6/27/11 to 7/22/11

■ Banner Lava Cap Rd to E. George WTP: To be determined.

■ Red Gate Road: To be determined.

■ Overland from Madrone Forest Drive to Red Gate Road: Tree removal and

stump grinding on Thomas Ranch will take place this week.

■ Madrone Forest Drive: Final cleanup this week.  No delays anticipated.

■ Overland between Madrone Forest Drive and the airport: Completed.

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

■ Lee Lane:

·        The final lift of pavement is scheduled for July 5^th and 6^th starting at 7:00 AM.   Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic; expect delays up to 20 minutes.  Find an alternate route, if possible.

·        Treated water is now available for residents adjacent to the alignment; contact NID Customer Service at 530-273-6185 for information. 

·        General cleanup will continue this week, expect minimal delays.

·        Work to finish installing pipeline across SWROA lot 3 toward the airport will begin soon. 

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

·        The final lift of pavement is scheduled for July 5^th and 6^th starting at 7:00 AM.   Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic; expect delays up to 20 minutes.  Find an alternate route, if possible.

·        Treated water is now available for residents adjacent to the alignment; contact NID Customer Service at 530-273-6185 for information. 

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

Morning Drive:

·        The final lift of pavement is scheduled for July 5^th and 6^th starting at 7:00 AM.   Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic; expect delays up to 20 minutes.  Find an alternate route, if possible.

■ Wings of Morning Drive (WOMD):

·        Raw water pipeline installation will reach paved section of WOMD this week; the east end of WOMD will be available for residential traffic. 

·        On Tuesday July 5^th, in preparation of raw water pipeline installation, the pavement will be ground in place from the east end to Sesame Street. The road will remain gravel until the construction is complete. 

·        One water truck will be dedicated to the WOMD area watering the road throughout the day to apply dust control measures during construction.  

·        Construction equipment and trucks will enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from both ends.  Turnouts are available along the alignment route allowing for passing residential traffic.

■ Opalite Way/Snow Mountain Flow Control/Overland:

·        Building foundation work is progressing.

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

·         Stump grinding is scheduled for Friday July 1; no traffic delays anticipated.   

·         Pipeline installation is scheduled for July.  Advanced notice of the construction will be given.  

6/21/11 Traffic Update for NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain during good weather conditions.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the construction zones. Raw water pipeline installation continues along the east end of Wings of Morning Drive.  Construction equipment and trucks will enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from both ends from now until the project is completed.  Turnouts are available along the alignment route allowing for passing residential traffic.

General clean up on Lee Lane continues. Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

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, email: Hugh-lu@att.net, or visit our webpage at www.nidbannercascade.com. 

Notices:

Raw water pipeline installation will continue along the east end of

Wings of Morning Drive.  Construction equipment and trucks will

enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from both ends until the

project is completed.  Turnouts are available along the alignment

route allowing for passing residential traffic.

General clean up on Lee Lane continues. Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

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

6/20/11 to 7/15/11

■ Banner Lava Cap Rd to E. George WTP: 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 are completed.

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

however, activities should not affect nearby residents. Restoration to be

scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Lee Lane:

·        Treated water is now available for residents adjacent to the alignment; contact NID Customer Service at 530-273-6185 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            530-273-6185      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for connection information. 

·        General cleanup will continue this week, expect minimal delays.

·        Raw water pipeline test was successful.  Work to finish installing pipeline across SWROA lot 3 toward the airport will begin soon. 

·        The final lift of pavement will be scheduled for July 2011.

·        Restoration scheduled for fall 2011.

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

·        Treated water is now available for residents adjacent to the alignment; contact NID Customer Service at 530-273-6185 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            530-273-6185      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for connection information. 

·        Raw water pipeline test was successful.

·        The final lift of pavement will be scheduled for July 2011.

·        Restoration scheduled for fall of 2011.

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

Morning Drive:

·        Raw water pipeline test was successful.

·        The final lift of pavement will be scheduled for July 2011.

·        Restoration scheduled for fall of 2011.

■ Wings of Morning Drive:

·        Raw water pipeline installation continues along the east end of Wings of Morning Drive.  Construction equipment and trucks will enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from both ends from now until the project is completed.  Turnouts are available along the alignment route allowing for passing residential traffic.

■ Opalite Way/Snow Mountain Flow Control/Overland:

·        Building foundation work is progressing.

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

·        Logging activity is complete.  Stump grinding will soon follow.   Pipeline installation is scheduled for July.  Advanced notice of the construction will be given.  

Reminder: NID Public Meeting Notice: June 16th, 6.30pm NID Boardroom

Public Meeting Announcement for NID's Banner Cascade Pipeline Project:

Residents that live along the pipeline alignment, or travel through the construction zone, and interested community members are invited to attend an open forum meeting Thursday, June 16^th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the NID Boardroom.  NID and Teichert personnel will be present to address concerns that may be arising and answer questions about the project.

6/14/11 Traffic Update for NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain during good weather conditions.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the following construction zones. Raw water pipeline installation continues along the east end of Wings of Morning Drive.  Construction equipment and trucks will enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from both ends from now until the project is completed.  Turnouts are available along the alignment route allowing for passing residential traffic.

Final work on vaults is scheduled on Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of Morning Drive, weather dependent. Traffic will be limited to one lane while construction activities are underway.  Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

General clean up on Lee Lane is underway. Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

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, email: Hugh-lu@att.net, or visit our webpage at www.nidbannercascade.com.

Notices:

Residents that live along the pipeline alignment, or travel through the construction zone, and interested community members are invited to attend an open forum meeting Thursday, June 16^th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the NID Boardroom.  NID and Teichert personnel will be present to address concerns that may be arising and answer questions about the project.

Raw water pipeline installation will continue along the east end of

Wings of Morning Drive.  Construction equipment and trucks will

enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from both ends until the

project is completed.  Turnouts are available along the alignment

route allowing for passing residential traffic.

Final work on vaults is scheduled on Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of Morning Drive, weather dependent. Traffic will be limited to one lane while construction activities are underway.  Minimal delays are expected, however they may be

up to twenty minutes in duration.

General clean up on Lee Lane is underway. Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

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

6/13/11 to 7/8/11

■ Banner Lava Cap Rd to E. George WTP: 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 are completed.

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

however, activities should not affect nearby residents. Restoration to be

scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Lee Lane:

·        Treated water is now available for residents adjacent to the alignment; contact NID Customer Service at 530-273-6185 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            530-273-6185      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for connection information. 

·        General cleanup will continue this week, expect minimal delays.

·        Raw water pipeline installation across SWROA lot 3 toward the airport and testing of the raw water pipeline and will begin soon. 

·        The final lift of pavement will be scheduled for July 2011.

·        Restoration scheduled for fall 2011.

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

·        Treated water is now available for residents adjacent to the alignment; contact NID Customer Service at 530-273-6185 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            530-273-6185      end_of_the_skype_highlighting for connection information. 

·        Testing of the raw water pipeline will begin soon. 

·        The final lift of pavement will be scheduled for July 2011.

·        Restoration scheduled for fall of 2011.

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

Morning Drive:

·        Final work on vaults and testing of the raw water pipe will continue this week. 

·        The final lift of pavement will be scheduled for July 2011.

·        Restoration scheduled for fall of 2011.

■ Wings of Morning Drive:

·        Raw water pipeline installation continues along the east end of Wings of Morning Drive.  Construction equipment and trucks will enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from both ends from now until the project is completed.  Turnouts are available along the alignment route allowing for passing residential traffic.

■ Opalite Way/Snow Mtn. Flow Control/Overland:

·        Excavation for building foundation has started.

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

·        Logging activity is complete.  Stump grinding will soon follow.   Pipeline installation is scheduled for July.  Advanced notice of the construction will be given.  

NID Public Meeting Notice: June 16th, 6.30pm NID Boardroom

Residents that live along the pipeline alignment, or travel through the construction zone, and interested community members are invited to attend an open forum meeting Thursday, June 16^th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the NID Boardroom.  NID and Teichert personnel will be present to address concerns that may be arising and answer questions about the project.

6/6/11 Traffic Update for NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline Project Construction

Construction on NID’s Banner Cascade Pipeline project continues on Banner Mountain during good weather conditions.  Watch for construction signage and flaggers as they help safely direct traffic through the following construction zones. Treated water tie-in installation will take place on Wednesday, June 8^th, at the intersection of Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road.  Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; expect twenty minute delays.

Raw water pipeline installation will continue along the east end of Wings of Morning Drive.  Construction equipment and trucks will enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from the west end until the project is completed.  Turnouts are available along the alignment route allowing for passing residential traffic.

Final work to vaults on Lee Lane will take place this week. Traffic will be limited to one lane while construction activities are underway. Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

Vault installation, joint sealing, and testing will be scheduled on Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and Wings of Morning Drive, weather dependent. Traffic will be limited to one lane while construction activities are underway.  Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

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

Notices:

Residents that live along the pipeline alignment, or travel through the construction zone, and interested community members are invited to attend an open forum meeting Thursday, June 16^th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the NID Boardroom.  NID and Teichert personnel will be present to address concerns that may be arising and answer questions about the project.

Treated water tie-in installation will take place on Wednesday, June 8^th, at the intersection of Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road.  Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; expect twenty minute delays.

Flaggers will safely direct traffic through the construction zones. Emergency vehicles will be given immediate access. Thank you for being patient.

Raw water pipeline installation will continue along the east end of

Wings of Morning Drive.  Construction equipment and trucks will

enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from the west end until the

project is completed.  Turnouts are available along the alignment

route allowing for passing residential traffic.

Final work to vaults on Lee Lane will take place this week. Traffic will be limited to one lane while construction activities are underway. Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

Vault installation, joint sealing, and testing will be scheduled on

Banner Lava Cap Road, between Idaho Maryland Road and

Wings of Morning Drive, weather dependent. Traffic will be limited to one lane while construction activities are underway.  Minimal delays are expected, however they may be up to twenty minutes in duration.

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

6/6/11 to 7/1/11

■ Banner Lava Cap Rd to E. George WTP: 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 are completed.

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

however, activities should not affect nearby residents. Restoration to be

scheduled for the fall of 2011.

■ Lee Lane:

·        Treated water will be available for residential use after June 8^th; contact NID Customer Service at 530-273-6185 for hookup information. 

·        Final work on vaults will take place this week, expect minimal delays.

·        Testing of the raw water pipe will begin soon. 

·        The final lift of pavement will be scheduled for June or July 2011.

·        Restoration scheduled for fall 2011.

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

·        Treated water will be available for residential use after June 8^th; contact NID Customer Service at 530-273-6185 for hookup information. 

·        Treated water tie-in installation will take place on Wednesday, June 8^th, at the intersection of Idaho Maryland Road and Banner Lava Cap Road.  Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; expect twenty minute delays.

·        Testing of the raw water pipe will begin soon. 

·        The final lift of pavement will be scheduled for June or July 2011.

·        Restoration scheduled for fall of 2011.

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

Morning Drive:

·        Vault installation, joint sealing, and testing of the raw water pipe will be scheduled this week, weather dependent.  Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic; expect delays up to twenty minutes.

·        The final lift of pavement will be scheduled for June or July 2011.

·        Restoration scheduled for fall of 2011.

■ Wings of Morning Drive:

·        Raw water pipeline installation continues along the east end of Wings of Morning Drive, weather dependent.  Construction equipment and trucks will enter and exit Wings of Morning Drive from the west end from now until the project is completed.  Turnouts are available along the alignment route allowing for passing residential traffic.

■ Opalite Way/Snow Mtn. Flow Control/Overland:

·        Raw water pipeline installation will continue when weather improves.

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

·        Logging activity is complete.  Stump grinding will soon follow.   Pipeline installation is scheduled for July.  Advanced notice of the construction will be given.  

Scotch Broom on WOM

We asked NID to respond to the email reproduced below. They responded promptly and their responses are shown further below the email. If you live on WOM and have more concerns about these issues, let us know by commenting on this blog or send an email to pipeline@bannermountain.org.

original email: "I noticed the scotch broom is traveling down WOM. Is Tiegert even washing their truck tires or is Robinson according to the EIR? What company is hauling this material away? They already caused me power outage last month and my patience is wearing thin I wrote to Hugh that we need a meeting asap"

Ps Id appreciate they ask to use my property to prop up their signs thank you.

NID Response1: Preconstruction plant surveys for special status and noxious plants have been conducted last year and this year along the entire alignment for this project. Eco-Logic / Stantec out of their Nevada City office conducted a preconstruction survey along the entire Wings of Morning alignment prior to the construction beginning (including the tree removal process).

The survey was conducted for the areas of potential disturbance which included the edge of the temporary construction easement to the north and south on Wings of Morning. The attached map shows that scotch broom was found on Wings of Morning at the far west end of the road. The area that was designated by Eco-Logic / Stantec to contain the scotch broom was roped off and Robinson avoided this area during the tree removal process.

NID teamed up with the Fire Safe Council to remove this plant from the construction zone in the beginning of May and they removed the plants from the ground before they went to seed. If there is scotch broom entering onto Wings of Morning, it is not from NID or the contractors. We have taken the extra effort to avoid this issue and we will continue to do so throughout this project.

Thank you, Brian Powell

Follow up email from Brian Powell: Update to my email this morning. Apparently the Fire Safe crew didn’t get all of the scotch broom at the map locations in May and now the plant is blooming and more obvious. These areas were flagged off during the Robinson tree clearing and continue to be flagged. They are in locations where no activity had happened and no other activity has taken place since then.

I have called Joanne Drummond with the Fire Safe Council and they will be out next week to pull the remaining scotch broom, bag it up and transport it off site. She said that they normally transport it to the transfer station green waste section which then goes to the co-gen facility.

I want to make sure that the communication is accurate and that we are addressing this issue.

Link to map