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Cascade Township - Goodwood Water Main Phase 1

Important Information

This project is designed to connect residents in the Burger-Goodwood neighborhood to municipal water by an extension of the City of Grand Rapids’ municipal water system. There will be times that the area in front of your home is torn up and you will have limited access to your home. Please let us know if you have any special access needs and we will do our best to make arrangements with you.

 

Click here for a link to the Cascade Township Updates Website.

 

Click here for a link to the Water Service Connection Status Map.

 

Prein&Newhof will have personnel in the field on behalf of Cascade Township.

Please reach out to goodwoodwater@gmail.com or any of the below representatives:

Engineer:

Prein&Newhof
Kevin Koster, PE
(616) 588-9019

On-Site Contact:

Prein&Newhof
Payton Novak, PE
(616) 432-6700

Contractor: 

Kamminga & Roodvoets
Chad Lake
(616) 949-0800

July 27, 2023

Work to Date

  • Watermain has been placed, tested, tied-in and crews have stubbed water services to the right-of way line in the following locations.
    • Burger between Goodwood and the west end of the job limits (6950 Burger).
    • Cimarron between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • Tripoli between Burger and Tuscany and on Tripoli Court.
    • Tuscany between Burger and the west end of the job limits.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tanglewood between Burger and Thornapple River Drive.
    • Pressure testing and chlorination is complete.
    • Services are ongoing.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tricklewood between Tanglewood and Brookhills Ct and Brookhills Ct east of Tricklewood.
    • Pressure testing and chlorination is complete.
    • Services are ongoing.
  • Contractor has completed the installation of the new storm sewer on Burger between Tanglewood and the bayou and between Tuscany and 6920 Burger.
  • Restorative efforts are continuing, and damaged irrigation systems are being repaired.

 

Work Upcoming

  • Crews will continue to work on water service installation on Tanglewood, Tricklewood and Brookhills Ct.
  • Watermain installation on Tricklewood is expected to begin in the next few weeks, starting at the Tanglewood intersection moving south towards Tricklewood Ct.
  • Crews will continue restorative efforts in completed areas.

 

General Notes

  • Residents should be aware that after your yard has been dug it may be up to a month before we are able to complete the work and repair irrigation systems.
  • The contractor will be responsible for establishing grass growth.  For best results residents are encouraged to regularly water the hydroseed and mow down any weeds that do come in.
July 13, 2023

Work to Date

  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Goodwood and Tanglewood.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right-of-way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tripoli between Burger and Tuscany and on Tripoli Court.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Cimarron between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Tanglewood and the west end of the job limits (6950 Burger).
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tuscany between Burger and the west end of the job limits.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Contractor has completed the installation of the new storm sewer on Burger between Tanglewood and the bayou and between Tuscany and 6920 Burger.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tanglewood between Burger and Thornapple River Drive.
    • Pressure testing and chlorination of the new main is underway.
  • Restorative efforts are continuing, and damaged irrigation systems are being repaired.

 

Work Upcoming

  • Watermain installation on Tricklewood is expected to begin on Thursday July 13, starting at the Tanglewood intersection moving north towards Brookhills.
  • Beginning Monday July 17th, there will be traffic shifts on Thornapple River Drive between Thornhills and Ridgemont so crews can cross Thornapple River Drive with watermain at Tanglewood and Brookhills.  This work is expected to last two weeks and two-way traffic will be maintained.
  • Crews will continue restorative efforts in completed areas.

 

General Notes

  • Residents should be aware that after your yard has been dug it may be up to a month before we are able to complete the work and repair irrigation systems.
  • The contractor will be responsible for establishing grass growth.  For best results residents are encouraged to regularly water the hydroseed and mow down any weeds that do come in.
June 26, 2023

Work to Date

  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Goodwood and Tanglewood.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right-of-way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tripoli between Burger and Tuscany and on Tripoli Court.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Cimarron between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Tanglewood and the west end of the job limits (6950 Burger).
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tuscany between Burger and the west end of the job limits.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Contractor has completed the installation of the new storm sewer on Burger between Tanglewood and the bayou and between Tuscany and 6920 Burger.
  • Restorative efforts are continuing, and damaged irrigation systems are being repaired.

 

Work Upcoming

  • The contractor will complete stubbing water services along Tuscany between Burger and the cul-de-sac.
  • Watermain installation on Tanglewood began last WThursday, starting at the Burger Dr intersection moving south/west
  • Crews will continue restorative efforts in completed areas.

 

General Notes

  • Residents should be aware that after your yard has been dug it may be up to a month before we are able to complete the work and repair irrigation systems.
  • The contractor will be responsible for establishing grass growth.  For best results residents are encouraged to regularly water the hydroseed and mow down any weeds that do come in.
  • Residents may be aware that the contractor had to re-excavate at various water service connections.  This was to adjust the depth of the services to meet building code requirements.  Restoration efforts in the affected areas will be done ASAP.  Please be aware that this had nothing to do with the private side plumbing contractors.
June 16, 2023

Work to Date

  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Goodwood and Tanglewood.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right-of-way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tripoli between Burger and Tuscany and on Tripoli Court.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Cimarron between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Tanglewood and the west end of the job limits (6950 Burger).
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tuscany between Burger and the west end of the job limits.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Taps are being completed this week.
  • Contractor has completed the installation of the new storm sewer on Burger between Tanglewood and the bayou and between Tuscany and 6920 Burger.
  • Restorative efforts are continuing, and damaged irrigation systems are being repaired.

 

Work Upcoming

  • The contractor will complete stubbing water services along Tuscany between Burger and the cul-de-sac.
  • Watermain installation on Tanglewood is also slated to begin the week of June 19, starting at the Burger Dr intersection moving south/west
  • Crews will continue restorative efforts in completed areas.

 

General Notes

  • Residents should be aware that after your yard has been dug it may be up to a month before we are able to complete the work and repair irrigation systems.
  • The contractor will be responsible for establishing grass growth.  For best results residents are encouraged to regularly water the hydroseed and mow down any weeds that do come in.
May 31, 2023

Work to Date

  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Goodwood and Tanglewood.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right-of-way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tripoli between Burger and Tuscany and on Tripoli Court.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Cimarron between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have completed stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Tanglewood and the west end of the job limits (6950 Burger).
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Taps are scheduled in the coming week.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tuscany between Burger and the west end of the job limits.
    • The main has passed all pressure testing and is currently being chlorinated.
    • Taps are scheduled in the coming week.
  • Contractor has completed the installation of the new storm sewer on Burger between Tanglewood and the bayou and between Tuscany and 6920 Burger.
  • Restorative efforts are beginning, and damaged irrigation systems are being repaired.

 

Work Upcoming

  • The contractor will continue stubbing water services on Burger to the west limits.
  • The contractor will begin stubbing water services along Tuscany between Burger and the cul-de-sac.
  • Contractor is planning to replace the guardrail that was removed by the Burger bayou on Friday, June 2nd.
  • Watermain installation on Tanglewood is also slated to begin when work on Tuscany is completed.
  • Crews will continue restorative efforts in completed areas.

 

General Notes

  • The lane reduction/daytime closures on Burger between Tuscany and Tanglewood will remain in place until the guardrail can be replaced, and the road reconstruction completed.  It is anticipated that this will be completed by the end of next week.
  • Residents should be aware that after your yard has been dug it may be up to a month before we are able to complete the work and repair irrigation systems.
  • The contractor will be responsible for establishing grass growth.  For best results residents are encouraged to regularly water the hydroseed and mow down any weeds that do come in.
May 12, 2023

Work to Date

  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have continued stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tripoli between Burger and Tuscany and on Tripoli Court.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have begun stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Cimarron between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crews have continued stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Tuscany and Tanglewood including the bayou crossing.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Tanglewood and the west end of the job limits (6950 Burger).
  • Contractor has begun the installation of the new storm sewer on Burger between Tanglewood and the bayou and between Tuscany and 6920 Burger.
  • Installation of the watermain on Tuscany has begun.

 

Work Upcoming

  • The contractor will continue stubbing water services on Cimarron.
  • The contractor will begin stubbing water services on Burger between Tuscany and Tanglewood
  • The Contractor anticipates that crews will complete storm sewer on Burger between Tanglewood and Goodwood.
  • Asphalt paving crews is scheduled to be on site by the end of the month to replace sections of road that were removed and begin replacement of drive approaches. This is dependent on weather condition suitable for paving.
  • Concrete driveway replacement will occur at a later date once an appropriate amount has been reached for the concrete crews to have a full day works
  • Contractor will also replace the guardrail that was removed by the Burger bayou in the coming weeks.
  • Watermain installation on Tuscany is also slated to continue.
  • Crews will continue restorative efforts in completed areas.

 

General Notes

  • The lane reduction/daytime closures on Burger between Tuscany and Tanglewood will remain in place until the storm sewer can be installed, the guardrail can be replaced, and the road reconstruction completed. It is anticipated that this will be completed by the end of the month.
May 4, 2023

Work to Date

  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crew have continued stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tripoli between Burger and Tuscany and on Tripoli Court.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into the existing system.
    • Crew have begun stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Cimarron between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • The water main is being pressure tested and chlorinated.
  • Watermain installation through the bayou on Burger between Tuscany and Tanglewood began and is nearing completion.

 

Work Upcoming

  • The Contractor and the City of Grand Rapids will complete the pressure testing and chlorination of the new watermain on Cimarron.
    • Once completed, crews will begin stubbing out new water services.
  • The Contractor will continue stubbing water services on Tripoli and Tripoli Court.
  • The Contractor anticipates that crews will replace storm sewer on Burger between Tanglewood and Goodwood.
  • Asphalt paving crews are scheduled to be on site by the end of the month to replace sections of road that were removed, and will begin replacement of drive approaches.
    • This is dependent on weather condition suitable for paving.
  • Concrete driveway replacement will occur at a later date once an appropriate amount has been reached for the concrete crews to have a full day’s work.
  • Contractor will also replace the guardrail that was removed by the Burger bayou in the coming weeks.
  • Watermain installation on Tuscany is also slated to begin.
  • Crews will continue restorative efforts in completed areas.

 

General Notes

  • The lane reduction/daytime closures on Burger between Tuscany and Tanglewood will remain in place until the storm sewer can be installed, the guardrail can be replaced, and the road reconstruction completed. It is anticipated that this will be completed by the end of the month.
April 28, 2023

Work to Date

  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • The main has passed all testing and has been tied into service.
    • Crew have begun stubbing water services out to the right of way line.
  • Watermain has been placed along Tripoli between Goodwood and Tuscany and on Tripoli Court.
    • The watermain has been pressure tested and is in the process of being chlorinated.
  • Watermain has been placed along Cimarron between Goodwood and Tuscany.
    • The water main is being pressure tested.
  • Watermain installation through the bayou on Burger between Tuscany and Tanglewood began and is nearing completion.

 

Work Upcoming

  • The Contractor and the City of Grand Rapids will continue the pressure testing and chlorination of the watermain placed on Tripoli and Cimarron and begin the process of testing and chlorinating the main through the bayou.
  • The contractor will continue stubbing water services on Burger and begin on Tripoli and Cimarron.
  • The Contractor anticipates that a second crew will replace storm sewer on Burger between Tanglewood and Tuscany.
  • Watermain installation on Tuscany is also slated to begin.
  • Crews will begin restorative efforts in completed areas.

 

April 17, 2023

Work to Date

  • Watermain has been placed along Burger between Goodwood and Tuscany.
  • Contractor has begun filling the new main in preparation for testing and chlorination.

 

Work Upcoming

  • The Contractor and the City of Grand Rapids will begin the pressure testing and chlorination of the watermain placed along Burger between Goodwood and Tuscany.
  • The Contractor anticipates that a second crew will be on site during the week to begin preparations for the Burger Bayou crossing scheduled for the week of April 24th.

 

The main crew will strip topsoil along Tripoli and Tripoli Ct between Burger and Tuscany and begin placing the new watermain in that location.

April 12, 2023

Crews began work on the installation of the watermain on Monday working west from the Burger and Goodwood intersection. The contractor will continue to move west down Burger in the coming days.  Crews then expect to begin work on installation of the watermain on Cimarron and Tripoli next.

A second crew is anticipated to be on site next week to begin preparation for the watermain crossing the Burger bayou.

As a reminder, if residents have specific companies that they use for irrigation, landscaping or repairs to any underground fencing, they are encouraged to send the name and contact information to goodwoodwater@gmail.com.

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