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Relocation/Burial of Electric Service Lines - 143rd Street and LaGrange Road - Board Approval
History
In order for the proposed improvements to be constructed at the intersection of 143rd Street and LaGrange Road, all existing utilities in conflict with the new intersection roadway configuration must be relocated to an area that will avoid conflicts with the final intersection and roadway. Engineering to date has identified known conflicts and they include Village-owned watermain and water service taps, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) facilities, NICOR gas facilities and overhead transmission lines owned by others including cable television.
As the schedule moves forward for the intersection and roadway improvements, conflicting and aging utilities are being relocated and replaced to ensure that once completed no further construction will be required in the project area. On December 21, 2009, the Village Board approved awarding a contract for the first of the utility relocations: a watermain replacement and relocation in the amount of $1,233,482. This work is expected to begin during the first quarter of 2010, and be completed near the end of the first quarter.
Keeping the project moving, the next utility relocation is a significant piece - the relocation and burial of the ComEd transmission and service facilities that exist in the project area.
During 2009, several meetings were held with staff, engineers and representatives of ComEd whereupon another request was made of ComEd to provide cost estimates to the Village for engineering and construction required to relocate their facilities that are in conflict with the proposed Village improvements in the project area. Previous cost estimates for the relocation work were provided to the Village during March and April of 2009 for budget and planning purposes.
On November 16, 2009, an updated cost and general scope of services for the relocation was received by the Village from ComEd and reviewed with sta...
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