Water Department-
Water System Improvements Update

Plainfield Charter Township starts water system improvements the week of April 11 with three separate construction contracts. This significant capital investment will substantially improve the overall performance of our water distribution system, a vital public asset.

Check back here on a regular basis, as we will be posting schedule changes as they occur.

"Our Water System Continues to Improve";  A Message from Township Manager, Bob Homan(.pdf)

Projects for 2011:
» Coit Avenue and Plainfield Ave
» Westgate Improvements
» Abrigador Trail, Bailey Park Drive, and the Grand River Crossing (Jupiter Drive)

Contract No. 1 – Coit Avenue and Plainfield Avenue
Contractor: Caledonia Excavating
Start Date: April 11, 2011
Completion Date: August 12, 2011

Scope:
The installation of new water mains along Coit Ave from Plainfield Ave to Jupiter Ave and along Plainfield Ave from Coit Ave to 5 Mile Rd will increase the hydraulic performance of our entire water distribution system and provide more reliability. The project consists of 4,200 lineal feet of 24-inch ductile iron water main, 2,300 lineal feet of 20-inch water main and 230 lineal feet of 12-inch water main.

The water main project will start at the Plainfield/Coit intersection the week of April 11, 2011. The water main installation along Coit Ave will be generally located approximately 10-15’ off the north edge of the road. The water main installation along Plainfield Avenue will generally be located approximately 15-30’ off the east edge of the road. There will be some traffic disruptions during construction, but access to the properties located along the construction route will be maintained. However, expect short periods where driveways will be blocked due to the construction process. Emergency vehicles will at all times have access to properties located within the construction zone.

All properties located on the north side of Coit Ave or the east side of Plainfield Ave that are currently connected to the water system will be connected to the new water main. Connection to the new water main will require a brief disruption in water service. Property owners will be notified prior to the disruption of water service.

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND UPDATES – CALEDONIA EXCAVATING

• 4/11/11: Contractor will begin mobilizing to site. You will see signs being set up along construction route
  (Coit/Plainfield) and heavy equipment moving into place.
• 4/12/11: Contractor will begin excavation for a bore pit on Coit and Plainfield
• 4/18/11: Nagel Construction to begin bore at 5 Mile and Plainfield
• 4/25 – 4/29/11: Start on main line in Coit Avenue
• 5/4 – 5/27/11: Mainline in Coit Avenue
• 6/27 – 7/1/11: Coit Avenue closed for water main crossings
• 7/5/11 – 7/22/11: Complete restoration on Coit
• 7/5/11 – 8/15/11: Mainline installation in Plainfield Avenue

Contract No. 2 – Westgate Improvements
Contractor: Dykema Excavators, Inc.
Start Date: 5/1/11
Completion Date: 9/1/11

Scope:
Plainfield Township water distribution system serves the Westgate neighborhood located in Alpine Township. Water main construction in the Westgate neighborhood will impact approximately 400 residents. For this project approximately 9,100 lineal feet of 12-inch water main and 5,200 lineal feet of 8-inch water main will be installed, improving reliability and fire protection. Also, as part of this project, the properties on the nine streets listed below will be converted to a higher pressure district.

This conversion will increase the water pressure by approximately 40 pounds per square inch (PSI). The typical pressure for the area will now be approximately 80 to 100 PSI with the actual pressure varying from house to house and may be more or less than the range given.

The contractor is anticipated to begin work in May 2011. All work is scheduled to be completed by early September 2011. During construction there will be road closures that will slow traffic through the project area. Detours will be clearly marked and the contractor is required to coordinate any required driveway closures to minimize residential inconvenience.

The water main will be installed 25 feet from the centerline of the roads and will be about 5½ feet to 7 feet deep. Some trees and bushes in the right-of-way will be removed. If you have a sprinkler system in the right-of-way that is not permitted by the Kent County Road Commission, it may be removed during construction and not replaced. Other structures and landscaping in the right-of-way will not be replaced if deemed a traffic hazard by the Road Commission. You should move anything you would like to save and relocate it outside of the right-of-way before construction.

New water services and shut off valves will be installed to the property line. There will be a short disruption in water service when these new lines are connected. You will be notified prior to the disruption.

Further information may be found on the Alpine Township website: www.AlpineTwp.org

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND UPDATES – DYKEMA EXCAVATING

• 5/2/11 – 5/10/11: Stony Creek water main installation
• 5/11/11 – 5/19/11: Lantern water main installation from Stony Creek to School St.
• 5/20/11 – 5/31/11: Brandywyne water main installation
• 6/20/11 – 7/31/11: Westgate/Westshire water main installation
• 7/31/11 – 9/1/11: Complete restoration

Contract No. 5 – Water Main Improvements (Abrigador Trail, Bailey Park Drive and the Grand River Crossing)

Contractor: Dykema Excavators, Inc.
Start Date: 7/11/11
Completion Date: 9/1/11

Scope:
The installation of a new water main in Bailey Park Dr from Coit Avenue to the Grand River, under the Grand River to Abrigador Trail and in Abrigador Trail to the White Pine Trail. This new river crossing will provide a redundant connection between either side of the river for the entire system, ultimately replacing an existing river crossing from the 1960’s. The project consists of 3,987 lineal feet of 20-inch ductile iron water main and 90 lineal feet of 6-water main.

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND UPDATES – DYKEMA EXCAVATING

• 7/11/11 – 8/19/11: River Crossing water main installation
• 7/11/11 – 7/30/11: Water main east of river installation
• 8/2/11 – 8/12/11: Water main west of river installation