November 21, 2024: Blasts moved to 3:30 p.m. starting today and extending through the remainder of the blast period
November 18, 2024: Correction: Temporary Street Closures - view reduced closure area. Note: The blast time was changed to 3:30 p.m. on 11/21
November 15, 2024: Controlled blasting starting next week; details and what to expect. Note: The blast time was changed to 3:30 p.m. on 11/21
November 8, 2024: Recap of meeting with our vibration consultant for this project, Dr. Chris Breeds, Ph.D., P.E., CEng.
November 5, 2024: New location for meeting on November 7; link to new controlled drilling and blasting information page
October 30, 2024: Additional information on controlled drilling and blasting, invite to meeting with vibration expert. Note: The blast time was changed to 3:30 p.m. on 11/21
October 11, 2024: Blasting determination, erosion control, Lincoln Street safety
September 12, 2024: Schedule clarification: Coffee with Laura, every other Thursday; Next session on September 19
August 30, 2024: Reminder - Coffee with Laura from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5
August 16, 2024: Demolition Update, Historic Mitigation Plan, and Initial Tank Renderings
July 18, 2024: Notice of Demolition Work Beginning July 22
June 26, 2024: Official Closure Scheduled for Monday, July 8, Updates for 4th of July, and Frequently Asked Questions
June 6, 2024: Photos, Stories, and News Coverage of Our Fond Farewell
April 29, 2024: You're Invited: College Hill Reservoir Farewell Celebration
April 26, 2024: Info on upcoming pothole work, native plant repurposing, and the farewell event.
April 17, 2024: Info on tank construction, geotechnical work on Lincoln Street and 23rd Avenue, landscaping comments and a farewell event.
April 2, 2024: Update on tree work, information about wood donation, details on pre-bid meeting, and reminder about Historic Mitigation questionnaire closing on April 5 at 5 p.m.
March 15, 2024: Notice about tree work resuming the week of March 18.
March 13, 2024: Invitation to Historic Mitigation Meeting #2 which will be held on Thursday, March 21 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hilyard Community Center.
January 18, 2024: Update on Geotechnical Drilling and Tree Removal. Note: Ground conditions made drilling challenging. Contractors will be out again the week of January 22 to complete the work.
January 12, 2024: Results of the College Hill Reservoir tree survey and notice of geotechnical work happening onsite.
January 9, 2024: Welcome to new list subscribers and an invitation to Q&A sessions on January 22 and January 25.
October 24, 2023: General update with information on assessing the trees near the reservoir, a revised Historic Mitigation timeline and a design update.
October 2, 2023: Second recap of the Historic Mitigation Workshop. Includes links to meeting minutes and examples from other Historic Mitigation projects.
September 15, 2023: First recap of the Historic Mitigation Workshop which was held on Tuesday, September 12. Includes a link to a recording of the presentation given by Natalie Perrin of Historical Research Associates and links to background documents such as the Intensive Level Survey completed for the College Hill Reservoir System.
August 24, 2023: Recap of the Ice Cream Social event held at the College Hill Reservoir. Includes preliminary information about tank siting and design and the process for public input on the topics of historic mitigation and landscaping & amenities.
June 12, 2023: General update with a tentative project timeline and information about public input opportunities.
April 5, 2023: General update with information about the background and need for the project.
