Title
Fairway Estates Stage 2 Drainage and Water Main Improvements GMP - Proposal
History
Fairway Estates subdivision was developed in phases starting in the late 1950’s through the early 1970’s. The water mains were installed using cast iron pipes (current standard is ductile iron pipe with a polyvinyl wrap). Over the 50+ years of service, the water mains have corroded on the exterior of the pipe and have caused numerous breaks. Public Works is systematically replacing and/or lining these older cast iron pipes throughout the village. In addition, the Fairway Estates subdivision area homes are prime candidates for remodeling, building additions and upgrades which will require larger water service sizes. This area is best suited for water main replacement instead of lining, allowing the opportunity to increase pipe diameter to improve flow characteristics and upgrade water services.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) was approved to initiate phase I & II engineering for the Fairway Estates (Maycliff South Stage 2) Storm Water Improvement Project in November, 2014. In August, 2017, the Board approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) with Burke, LLC of Rosemont, Illinois for the storm water piping and first phase of water main replacement. The project included larger storm water conveyance pipes from Schussler Park to Silver Lake Country Club, storm sewer pipe additions, and included the first stage of water main replacement in the Fairway Subdivision. The improvement area was between 88th Avenue to the east and Poplar Road to the west with Golfview Drive to the north and Biloba Drive to the south. This GMP project is now 99% completed.
In March, 2017, the Village hosted a neighborhood meeting primarily to verify the residents' understanding of the regional issues and discuss potential remedies within the proposed GMP storm water improvement project. During discussions, several area residents expressed concerns regarding back yard drainage iss...
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