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Engineering/Project DesignThe design of Public Works Projects is an important key to making transportation improvements a reality for the motoring public, or public facility improvements to improve efficiency of operations or better serve the public needs. The design phase of a project in the public works system basically takes a concept, and develops a plan, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) for these improvements. Other considerations are also addressed such as funding sources, environmental issues, Right-of-Way, acquisitions, and project schedule. Kittitas County Public Works design team performs in-house project design for basic improvement projects. For larger scale or more complex projects, engineering design consultants are contracted to perform these tasks under supervision of the County Engineer. Roadway Improvement ProjectsAnnual Bridge Inspections- The 2010 annual inspection of City bridges is complete. 2010 County Bridge inspections will resume after irrigation water shut-off. See below for photos. Ringer Loop Road - Work included repairs of existing damaged pavement on Ringer Loop Road approximately .5 miles long at SITE 4 (MP 0.543 to MP 1.039). The surfacing of this roadway at repair locations was constructed by grading and compacting of in-place existing and import CSBC at required locations as per WSDOT Standard Specifications section 4-04.3. HMA pavement was placed by Columbia Asphalt in May. Columbia Asphalt was the low bidder ($78,331.50) in a Small Works Roster Call for Bids that were opened in February, 2010. The project was physically complete on May 18, 2010. See below for project photos. West Fork Teanaway Bridge (MP .796) - Western Engineering Constructors, Inc. of Seattle is the contractor for this project. The project is mostly complete and re-opened to traffic, with the new bridge in service. Construction activities for completion began on May 10th. Completion is anticipated in June 2010. See below for project photos. Other ActivityWind Farms - Public Works staff is involved in the inspection of the construction of wind turbine bases and towers at the Wild Horse Wind Farm off Vantage Highway, the Vantage Wind Farm also off Vantage Highway, Desert Claim Wind Farm north of Upper Green Canyon Road, and Kittitas Valley Wind Farm off Bettas and Hayward Roads. County Parking Lot Improvements - Public Works is overseeing improvements to parking areas at the County Fairgrounds, and to an Administration Parking Lot near the County Courthouse. Upper County Shop Facility - Construction of a new garage building at the Upper County Shop in Cle Elum is another Public Works project. The electrical work will be completed this Spring. Morris-Sorenson Building - Public Works is involved in a weatherization project at the building housing the County Health, Noxious Weed and Extension Departments on Naneum Street in Ellensburg. Armory Building - The County recently acquired the old Armory Building near the County Fairgrounds in Ellensburg, and Public Works is involved in potential improvements to this structure. In DesignThere are currently several projects in various phases of design engineering on the drawing board. These include: Industrial Park Street Improvements - Proposed for Roads in the industrial park including Falcon, Elmview, Beech, Cessna, and Piper. This project will include surfacing roads with Hot Mix Asphalt and addition of curbs, gutters and sidewalks to improve the economic vitality of the industrial park. This project is a collaborative effort as Kittitas County owns the right of way and City of Ellensburg standards and design will apply. Airport Utilities Infrastructure - Design work is under way by USKH on consultant designed project, with construction anticipated for September of 2010. Cooke Canyon Road Bridge, Carroll Road Bridge, and Clemans Road Bridge - these bridge replacements are on schedule with design work. Construction is scheduled for summer of 2010. Completed Projects |
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