Project Status Update/Message from Contract Administrator

Dear Marina Neighbors, Tenants and Other Interested Parties:

I had hoped to be able to provide an early December status update informing you that the North Marina Combined Projects work had been deemed substantially complete with only a few punch list items remaining. Unfortunately, the snow right before Thanksgiving and the “Pineapple Express” rains that followed did not provide the opportunity for IMCO General Construction/subcontractors to accomplish asphalt paving as hoped. So where do we stand today?

• Asphalt Paving: Paving of project parking lot and right of way areas was completed this past Monday morning. Striping will follow completion of the landscaping activities, but is weather dependent.
• Irrigation/Landscaping: Irrigation mainlines have been installed and successfully tested; lateral irrigation lines are approximately 90+% complete. Compost/topsoil was delivered to the site Monday and is being installed in the various planting areas. Planting is scheduled to start later this week and should be complete by the end of next week.
• Tenant access to N-Dock and West Dry Shed: Direct/unescorted access to the new N-Dock security enclosure and the west side of the western dry shed will be restored when the construction fencing in the south project area is removed at the end of this week.
• Removal of Contractor Facilities, Equipment and Material: The remaining IMCO office trailer is scheduled to be removed today, thus allowing through access on Dock Avenue South by the end of the week. Please exercise caution while utilizing Dock Avenue, as drivers will again be sharing this right of way with construction equipment and pedestrians. The construction fencing is expected to remain throughout north project areas until the parking lot and right of ways are striped and may safely be used by the public. (Again, striping is the last major activity and is weather dependent, so I hesitate to provide an estimated date.)

With the completion of construction right around the corner, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the project and for your patience with the inevitable inconveniences that accompany major construction. It has been my pleasure to be in communication with you over the past 14 months and to meet many of you personally. Although my involvement with this project will continue for awhile longer, my time spent onsite will be much reduced. Beginning this week, I will be onsite approximately one day per week, but will monitor project emails daily. Questions about the project may be directed to Joe Dusenbury, Harbormaster/Project Manager (jdusenbury@desmoineswa.gov or 206-824-5700).

 

Wishing you Happy Holidays!

Doreen Torseth
Contract Administrator
North Marina Combined Projects
City of Des Moines Marina

 

Sewer Pump-Out Connected

The sewer pump-out line has been re-connected.  Please stop by the Marina's Fuel Dock to utilize service.

No Construction Work at Marina Thanksgiving Week

Due to extreme weather and road conditions, there will be no construction work at Des Moines Marina this week.  IMCO General Construction Inc. and their subcontractors plan to be onsite again Monday, November 29.

Questions?  Please contact the Marina Office (206.824.5700) or Doreen Torseth (206.794.5372).

UPDATE: Dry Shed Launch Pier - Temporary Closure

UPDATE (Wednesday, November 17):
The dry shed sling launch will remain out of service a few more days in order to allow the new concrete sidewalk to harden further prior to allowing vehicle/trailer access to the launch pier.  If dry shed tenants would like to launch/retrieve a boat prior to Monday, November 22, please contact the Marina Office (206-824-5700).

Due to sidewalk construction along the bulkhead, the dry shed sling launch will be out of service from Thursday, November 11, through Tuesday, November 16.  If you have any questions, please contact the Marina Office (206-824-5700).

Guest Moorage/N-Dock Access Changes

Due to sidewalk construction along the bulkhead in front of the Marina Office, the existing guest moorage gangway will be removed Thursday, November 11.  Once the existing gangway has been removed, guest moorage and N-Dock tenants may access the docks via the new N-Dock security enclosure at the top of the bulkhead/just south of the dry shed sling launch pier.

Please contact the Marina Office (206-824-5700) or Doreen Torseth (206-794-5372) if you have questions or need assistance.

Project Status Update

“It’s starting to look less like a war zone and more like a marina again!” I can’t tell you how many times we have heard this comment or something similar from people walking by or through the Des Moines Marina this past month. And it is true; the final product is clearly taking shape.

Listed below are the highlights of the work performed by IMCO General Construction and their subcontractors during the month of October.

• Installation and tensioning of the final four permanent ground anchors completed the structural elements of the new steel sheet pile/concrete pile cap bulkhead.
• A single 63’ long steel guide pile was installed at the end of the L-Dock/Classic Yachts finger pier.
• Assembly of the new guest moorage activity float was accomplished this past month. Three steel guide piles were installed along the east edge of this float system. New lighted power pedestals line the activity float’s east and west sides. A walkway along the center of the float is now open to allow access to the existing north guest moorage floats. The new 80 foot gangway was set in place at the north end of the activity float which will provide much easier access to the guest moorage area in all tidal conditions. Completion of the on-dock utilities and fire suppression system will take place in November.
• At the top of the bulkhead above the guest moorage area, the new promenade is beginning to take shape. Two beautiful stamped concrete compass roses flanking the north and south ends of this area have been completed. Surrounding each of the compass roses are concrete multi-height seat walls. All along the bulkhead new lighting has been installed. In the next several weeks, work will be accomplished to tie this entire area together with sidewalks and landscaping. The new promenade area will soon provide a true gathering place for Marina visitors of all ages whether they arrive by water or by land.

Installation of sidewalks, irrigation, landscaping and asphalt paving will soon complete the North Marina Combined Projects body of work. Although several of these activities are weather-dependent, with bad weather potentially causing delayed completion of the activity, each week should find the area less occupied by construction equipment and looking again more like a marina.

Thank you for your continued patience throughout this past year of construction at the north end of the Des Moines Marina. Please be patient just a short while longer…. The final product will be worth it!

Extended Work Hours Notification - Saturday, November 6

IMCO General Construction has received permission to perform tidally influenced work from 8:30 p.m., Saturday, November 6, through 12:30 a.m., Sunday, November 7.

The location of the tidally influenced work is at the new travel lift pier between M- and N-Docks.  The travel lift pier ladder has a stabilization brace that is to be welded to the steel pipe pile at an elevation of -2.0 feet MLLW.  In order to weld the brace, the tide must be lower than -2.0 feet for a period of several hours.  The low tide this coming Saturday night will be -2.9 feet MLLW at 11:51 p.m.

IMCO will have a project manager and welder onsite.  Equipment that will be used in this specific piece of work include a generator/welder unit and two work lights.

Approval for extended work hours include the following conditions:

1. The Contractor is required to comply with all noise requirements established by the City's Municipal Code and WAC 173-60; and
2. Construction lighting shall be directed away from the residential areas and limited to lighting needed to safely illuminate the work zone as established by industry standards.

Questions or concerns may be directed to Doreen Torseth (206-794-5372) or the Marina Office (206-824-5700).

Fuel Shutdown - 10/7/2010, 7-8 a.m.

To facilitate Marina construction work, there will be a short fuel shutdown on Thursday morning, October 7, from 7:00-8:00 a.m.  During this time there will be no gas or diesel sales at the Marina Fuel Dock.  Any updates to this notice will be posted on this website.

UPDATE: Fuel Dock Shutdown to extend to Friday, October 1

PLEASE NOTE that the fuel dock shutdown will extend to Friday, October 1, to complete final electrical upgrades and to test the new fuel system upgrades.  The Marina hopes to have the fuel dock operational by early afternoon Friday, October 1.

Previously Posted Message:
The fuel dock will be shut down from Monday, September 27, through Thursday, September 30, in order to complete fuel system upgrades associated with the North Marina Combined Projects.  During this period, there will be no gas or diesel sales.

Project Status Update - September 30, 2010

After a mostly dry August, we certainly have experienced more than our share of variable weather during September. With that said, however, September’s record rainfall did not slow down construction activities at the Marina!

The following are just some of the work completed by IMCO General Construction and their subcontractors this past month:

• The new Travel Lift facility between M- and N-Docks is now open, with CSR Marine using it nearly every day to launch and retrieve boats. The existing timber Travel Lift pier was partially removed early in the month, with demolition of the remaining structure at the end of September.
• Installation of the last area of the new steel sheet pile bulkhead and concrete pile cap at the south end of the project area was completed early in September. Once the remaining four permanent ground anchors are drilled/installed this coming month, the bulkhead construction portion of the North Marina Combined Projects will have been completed.
• Security enclosures for M- and N-Docks are completely operational. (The new N-Dock security enclosure, while operational, will not be available for tenant use until the contractor has completed other work in this area.)
• Underground utility work continues north of the Marina Office. A new electrical duct bank was constructed for power, lighting and communications connections. Water and sanitary sewer lines were upgraded and extended to the new bulkhead where they will eventually be connected to on-dock utilities.
• Construction trailers and equipment were relocated to begin layout and construction of a new sidewalk along the west side of Dock Avenue.
• Four concrete “Seat Walls” were constructed, which will become a key feature in the new promenade area just above the Marina’s guest moorage. In the middle of each set of two seat walls will be a stamped concrete compass rose (to be constructed in October). Right now the seat walls look a bit like a mini-Stonehenge, but just wait another month…. 
• The new Activity Float for the expanded guest moorage area is being assembled from the 21 individual concrete float sections delivered last week and attached to the existing guest moorage/fuel dock. A brand new 41’ gangway was placed, with upgraded fuel system components and electrical utilities running down the new ramp.

While much was accomplished in September, there is still work to be done. The following are just some of the activities IMCO plans to complete during the next few months:

• Completion of the new Activity Float and installation of the new ADA-compliant 80’ gangway.
• Concrete sidewalks along the bulkhead will be poured, including the new promenade and seat wall/compass rose areas above guest moorage. Refurbished handrails will be attached to the pile cap. Sidewalks along the west side of Dock Avenue will also be completed.
• Landscaping will be added to the new north parking lot traffic islands and in the vicinity of the Marina Office.
• And finally, one of the last activities to be completed will be the paving/restriping of various roadways and parking areas affected by construction activities.

As you can see, progress is being made and the end is in sight! Your patience through this complex construction project has been and continues to be MUCH APPRECIATED. As the North Marina Combined Projects near completion, we may all be tempted to “just want it done!” Please let me assure you, however, that all involved with this project are committed to finishing the project well in order to provide newly constructed/upgraded facilities and utilities that Marina visitors and tenants will be proud to use for many years to come.

 

Power Outage 9/30/2010: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

There will be a planned power outage on Thursday, September 30, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in order to perform construction-related electrical upgrades.  The outage will affect all Marina facilities and docks.

EARLY WARNING: Fuel Shutdown September 27-30

The fuel dock will be shut down from Monday, September 27, through Thursday, September 30, in order to complete fuel system upgrades associated with the North Marina Combined Projects.  During this period, there will be no gas or diesel sales.

Asphalt Paving at the Marina: August 23-25

Next Monday through Wednesday, August 23-25, IMCO General Construction and their paving subcontractor will be prepping and placing asphalt in various locations in the vicinity of the Marina Office and dry shed buildings.

Access to and use of the following locations will be prohibited all three days:
• West dry shed – all units
• East dry shed – all west facing and end units; east facing units and parking to the east of the shed will remain accessible
• Dry shed launch
• Marina Office parking lot – No parking except for Load/Unload Only (15 minutes maximum) in the north side of the lot; limited angle parking for Guest Moorage and N-Dock tenants will be available along Dock Avenue just north of the Marina Office lot.

There will be a short period of time on Wednesday, August 25, where vehicle traffic along Dock Avenue South between the CSR boatyard and the Marina Office will be detoured while asphalt is being placed. Dock Avenue will be closed to pedestrian traffic all day, Wednesday, August 25. Dock Avenue will remain open to pedestrians/vehicles at all other times during this three-day period. However, caution is urged due to increased construction-related traffic.

If you have any questions, please contact Doreen Torseth (206-794-5372) or the Marina Office (206-824-5700).  Thank you for your continued patience during construction!

**UPDATE** No Fuel Sales FROM 9:30 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. on August 17

**UPDATE** Tuesday's fuel shutdown will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. only.

Due to fuel system upgrades, there will be no gas or diesel sales at the Fuel Dock on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

Extended Work Hours - August 9 through August 13

Good news! IMCO General Construction is close to completing the dredging work at the new travel lift bay between M- and N-Docks. As they will have met enough of their dredging goals for this week, IMCO will not be working tomorrow, Friday, August 6, or Saturday, August 7, as previously reported.

Beginning next week, IMCO will dredge and create a new rock slope in the guest moorage area of the Marina. In this particular area, tidal effects on the flowing sand subgrade will require them to schedule their work beginning each day when the tide is no higher than approximately +5’ MLLW and headed out. Therefore, IMCO General Construction has requested and received approval to work the following hours this coming week:
Monday, August 9, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (regular hours)
Tuesday, August 10, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, August 11, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday, August 12, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, August 13, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm (if needed)

Approval for the extended work hours included the following conditions:
1. The Contractor is required to comply with all noise requirements established by the City’s Municipal Code and WAC 173-60; and
2. Construction lighting shall be directed away from residential areas and is limited to lighting needed to safely illuminate the work zone as established by industry standards.

If you have any questions regarding the work to be performed or the extended hours the Contractor will be working, please don’t hesitate to contact Doreen Torseth or the Marina Office (206-824-5700).

Project Update and Notice of Extended Work Hours

July was a busy month at the Marina construction site! A portion of the western dry shed was demolished and the large concrete approach to the new travel lift bay/pier was constructed in its place. Bulkhead construction continued with installation of additional permanent ground anchors and concrete finishing work on the water side face of the pile cap. Fuel system upgrades took center stage during the month of July, as did additional underground utility work.

August 1st signals the re-opening of the in-water work window for the North Marina Combined Projects. The Federal and State permitting agencies that authorize elements of the project limit all “in-water work” to the period from August 1 through February 15. The purpose of this limitation is to meet the requirements of the Endangered Species Act and for the protection of the Puget Sound Chinook, steelhead, and bull trout. Beginning Monday, August 2nd, IMCO General Construction will start several phases of in-water work including dredging, installation of additional steel sheet pile/pipe piles, and installation of new floating docks. In addition, IMCO will continue their upland work including underground utilities, sidewalks, parking and landscaping improvements.

With in-water work resuming, tidal conditions will once again be a factor in scheduling of construction activities. IMCO General Construction has received approval to extend their work hours next week in order to perform dredging activities during the lower tides. Approved hours are as follows:
Monday, August 2 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (regular hours)
Tuesday, August 3 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 4 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 5 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, August 6 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 7 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (if needed)

Approval for the extended works hours included the following conditions:

1. The Contractor is required to comply with all noise requirements established by the City’s Municipal Code and WAC 173-60; and
2. Construction lighting shall be directed away from the residential areas and is limited to lighting needed to safely illuminate the work zone as established by industry standards.

While much work has been completed, there is still much yet to be done. Therefore, please continue to exercise caution when in the vicinity of the construction work zone. Fencing and barriers are in place for the safety of both Marina visitors/tenants and the construction workers.

If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact Doreen Torseth, North Marina Combined Projects Contract Administrator (206-212-6372) or the Marina Office (206-824-5700).

Fuel Dock Closure

The Fuel dock will be closed all day, Tuesday, July 27, 2010. The Contractors will be testing the new fuel delivery lines and install some of the new pump control wiring. Normal operations will resume Wednesday, July 28th.

Dry Shed Tenant Launch Back in Service

IMCO General Construction has completed the rebuilding of the dry shed tenant launch and its connection to the newly constructed bulkhead.  As of today, limited tenant use of the dry shed launch is available (north lane/sling only). There will still be times in the future when IMCO will need to restrict use of the launch pier due to construction activities, i.e., handrail installation, asphalt paving, etc., but those should be minimal.


Please note that the west side of the west dry shed is still within the construction work zone. Therefore, tenant access to these units will require Marina staff escort.

If you have any questions, please contact the Marina Office (206-824-5700).

No Diesel - July 12 & 13

Due to fuel system upgrades, there will be no diesel sales at the Fuel Dock on Monday, July 12, and Tuesday, July 13.

Project Update - July 1st

Construction continues at the Marina with several important milestones met in the past couple of weeks. Some of the completed work is clearly visible to those visiting the Marina; some completed work is not so visible, yet equally important.

• New energy-efficient LED light fixtures have been installed in the North Parking Lot.
• The final component of the new bulkhead, permanent ground anchors, were installed and tensioned in areas where the steel sheet pile and concrete pile cap were already in place. (As a reminder, the new bulkhead includes steel sheet pile, concrete pile cap and ground anchors.)
• Dry shed tenant launch pier was partially re-built/attached to new bulkhead. As the launch pier is still in the middle of the construction zone, dry shed tenants will need to contact the Marina Office (206-824-5700) in order to have Marina staff launch/retrieve boats.
• New 36” storm drain line and outfall have been installed. In addition to approximately 180 lineal feet of 36” concrete pipe, two large manholes and a new storm water filter were installed.
• Two new areas of sidewalk were poured in preparation for construction of new security gate houses at M- and N-Docks.
• Additional sections of concrete pile cap were poured. Nearly all steel sheet piles that were previously driven now have a concrete pile cap. (Once the in-water work window opens again on August 1st, the remaining sheet pile will be driven, pile cap poured and anchors installed.)

Beginning next Tuesday, July 6, another important phase of the project begins. A portion of the west dry shed building will be demolished in order to accommodate use of the new travel lift bay. Because this building contains lead-based paint, IMCO General Construction will be extending their construction fencing to further ensure they have a safe perimeter around the demolition area and will be incorporating appropriate demolition practices, personal protective equipment and monitoring specific to working with lead-based paint.

As various phases of work are completed and new ones begun, pedestrian and vehicle access to the dry sheds and Marina Office may change from time to time. Please be aware of signage and temporary construction barriers that have been placed for your safety and for the safety of those performing the work. As always, the project team is appreciative of your patience with construction-related changes and inconveniences.

M-Dock Gangway Access Restrictions on Thursday, June 24

The M-Dock gangway will be out of service for short periods of time tomorrow (Thursday) morning while the sidewalk is being poured at the top of the ramp. Once the concrete is poured/finished, the contractor will put planks over the top for tenant access to the M-Dock ramp. The use of carts, however, will be restricted throughout the day.  M-Dock tenants may contact Doreen Torseth (206-794-5372) to receive contractor assistance with getting gear up/down the ramp on Thursday.

If there are questions, please contact the Marina office (206-824-5700).

Guest Moorage Ramp -- Temporary Relocation

The Guest Moorage gangway (which is used for access to N-Dock, fuel dock and guest moorage areas) has been moved to a new/temporary location due west of the Marina Office. Anyone wishing to access these docks should proceed through the breezeway between the Marina Office and Restrooms and straight down the ramp.


Please be aware that this is a temporary access measure while construction takes place in the vicinity of the fuel tanks and former location of the gangway. The pathway is not paved, so please exercise caution as you proceed through this area.

Marina Office Parking Lot - Temporarily Closed

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 8, the “horseshoe” parking lot behind the Marina Office will be temporarily closed due to construction of the 36” storm drain line. IMCO General Construction will be working to connect the new 36” storm drain to the existing storm drain system in an area in the middle of the Marina Office parking lot. The anticipated parking lot closure is expected to last two weeks (dependent upon weather).

Pedestrian access will be available to the Marina Office, but vehicles must park in the area just to the east of the dry sheds along Dock Avenue South.

If you have any questions or need special assistance, please contact the Marina Office at 206-824-5700.

Thank you for your continued care, caution and patience during construction.

M-Dock Access CHANGE

Beginning Sunday morning, May 30, M-Dock tenants will use the recently re-installed M-Dock ramp to access the dock.  The floats that have been positioned as a temporary walkway between M- and N-Docks will be removed on Sunday morning and returned to Redondo.

For this first weekend, there will be two Loading/Unloading zones near the IMCO construction gate in the vicinity of the top of the M-Dock ramp.  Tenants may park in these spaces to load/unload gear (15 minutes maximum).  Beginning Tuesday morning, the M-Dock Loading/Unloading zone will move over to a marked area adjacent to the CSR facility and will remain there until the roadway in front of M-Dock is opened again to vehicle traffic.

Tenants should exercise caution when using the loading zones and temporary walkway to the M-Dock ramp as this area is still under construction.

Extended Work Hours for June 1-4

IMCO has received permission for their storm drain installation crew to work 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. next Tuesday, June 1, through Friday, June 4, due to tidal conditions.  The crew will be excavating, laying 36" concrete pipe and backfilling in the area between the Marina Office and the north end of the dry sheds.  Because of the area's proximity to the bulkhead, this underground utility work can only be done at lower tides.

In approving the request, the following conditions were stipulated in the approval for the modification of the Hours of Operations:

1. The construction site must be completely shut down for the day, to include turning off construction lighting, by 8:30 p.m. each evening;

2. The Contractor is required to comply with all noise requirements established by the City's Municipal Code and WAC 173-60; and

3. Construction lighting shall be directed away from the residential areas and limited to lighting needed to safely illuminate the work zone as established by industry standards.

IMCO's other construction crews will still be working their regular 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. hours.

If you have any questions about this work, please don’t hesitate to contact Doreen Torseth or Harbormaster/Project Manager Joe Dusenbury at 206-824-5700.

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during construction.

Electrical Shut-down at N Dock

There will be a short electrical shutdown affecting only the N-Dock on Friday morning, May 28.  If you have any questions, please contact the Marina Office at 206-824-2700.

Electrical Shut-Down Complete

The work performed during the this morning's scheduled electrical shut-down was successfully completed and power restored earlier than anticipated.

North Parking Lot Update

For those of you who have not had a chance to check on the construction progress in the Des Moines Marina North Parking Lot, here is a quick update of what has been completed to date:

• Underground utility duct banks constructed/conduit installed – done
• Existing traffic islands removed and new traffic islands/sidewalks constructed – done
• New concrete light pole bases formed and poured – done
• Asphalt paving repaired – done

Items yet to be completed include:

• Stripe entire North Parking Lot
• Install light poles (may be done after parking lot is re-opened)

Although the work was scheduled to be completed in time to have the Marina North Parking Lot open by May 8, inclement weather and subcontractor scheduling has delayed the completion date. IMCO General Construction now anticipates that the lot will re-open to vehicles on Friday, May 14. (This date is again subject to weather.)

If you have any questions, please call the Marina Office at 206-824-5700.

Scheduled Power Shut-Downs

Due to construction, there will be two scheduled power outages at the Marina:

• Monday, May 10, 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (4 hours)
• Monday, May 17, 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (2 hours)

If you have any questions, please call the Marina office (206-824-5700).

UPDATE:

Due to inclement weather conditions forecasted for the remainder of this week, IMCO General Construction will not be able to complete paving and striping work prior to May 3. Therefore, the Des Moines Marina North Parking Lot will remain closed until Friday, May 7.


Thank you for your continued patience during construction.

North Parking Lot Closure - April 19 to May 3

IMCO General Construction is rapidly progressing with their underground utility work in the Marina North Parking Lot. While they can accomplish much of the work behind the construction fencing in their staging area, there is also quite a bit of electrical and parking lot reconfiguration work in other locations of the north lot. At the request of the City of Des Moines, IMCO will be performing this work all at once during a two-week period, as opposed to performing the work in small sections over a longer period of time. The goal is to complete the work in time so that a much larger portion of the North Parking Lot will be open to the public prior to summer.

In order to perform this work safely, the North Parking Lot will be closed to all vehicle traffic (except emergency responders) from April 19 - May 3. Pedestrians will still be able to access the fishing pier and pedestrian walkway along Dock Avenue South. The Marina Office and all other Marina facilities/businesses will remain open and may be accessed via the Marina entrance at S. 227th Street.

Beginning tomorrow, April 13, mobile reader boards will advise drivers of the scheduled North Parking Lot closure as well as the closure of the Beach Park parking areas. On Monday, April 19, “Road Closed” signs will direct vehicle traffic away from Cliff Avenue S. beginning at both S. 223rd St./6th Ave. S. and S. 222nd St./5th Ave. S. Local access for residents will still be allowed.

Please contact the Marina Office (206-824-5700) if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued patience during construction.

Temporary Power Outage - M & N Docks

There will be an approximately three hour power outage at M and N Docks this morning while the temporary power feed is switched from the N-Dock ramp to the M-Dock ramp.  IMCO General Construction will be removing the N-Dock ramp in order to construct the concrete pile cap in that vicinity.

Questions?  Please contact the Marina Office at 206-824-5700.

Modified Access to M-, N- and Guest Moorage Docks

As of this afternoon, access to M-Dock, N-Dock and the Guest Moorage Docks will be via the Guest Moorage gangway.  Signs are placed to direct tenants/visitors through the Marina Office complex breezeway and then left toward the Guest Moorage ramp.

The access change is temporary while IMCO is constructing the concrete pile cap in the vicinity of the N-Dock ramp and the Dry Shed Launch Pier.

Thank you for your patience during these construction-necessitated changes.

Fishing Pier -- night time closures

Please note that the Des Moines Marina Fishing Pier will be closed to the public tonight and Thursday night (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) due to power/lighting outage in that area.   Repairs are scheduled to take place on Friday.

Dock Avenue S. to be closed at CSR Marine on Thursday morning

Due to road repair scheduled for Thursday morning, March 18, Dock Avenue S. will be closed at CSR Marine from approximately 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 

For that morning only, access to/from the Marina Office, Dry Sheds, M- & N-Docks, and Guest Moorage will be via Cliff Avenue S./Marina north access road and then southbound on Dock Avenue S.  IMCO General Construction will have the construction access gate on Dock Avenue S. (adjacent to Des Moines Mariner condominiums) unlocked and open on Thursday morning.

Extended Work Hours -- March 8 through March 12

From time to time, IMCO General Construction, will need to perform specific work after normal working hours as required by tidal conditions. This will only be in the case where a portion of the overall work must be performed safely at or near low tide for visibility purposes and/or for enhanced protection of the environment.


IMCO has received permission for their carpenters to construct formwork and install rebar for the new bulkhead’s concrete pile cap from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. next Monday, March 8, through Friday, March 12. The following conditions were stipulated in the approval for the modification to Des Moines Municipal Code 14.04.170 Hours of Construction:

1. Construction lighting shall be directed away from the residential areas and limited to lighting required to safely illuminate the work zone as established by industry standards;

2. When work will occur after 7 p.m., all efforts will be made to stage materials near the work zone prior to 7 p.m. in order to reduce the use of construction equipment required to utilize back-up alarms;

3. Compliance with State of Washington noise ordinances (WAC 173-60-40/WAC 173-60-50); and

4. When work occurs after 10:00 p.m., the Contractor shall take periodic noise readings to ensure compliance with the requirements of WAC 173-60-040.

If you have any questions about this work, please don’t hesitate to contact me or Harbormaster/Project Manager Joe Dusenbury.

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during construction.

Just a reminder….


Tomorrow from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. is the Open House for the North Marina Combined Projects… rain or shine! (There will be tents set up in the Marina Office parking lot for you to get out of the weather.) See details about the Open House in the February 17 post below.

Hope to see you there!

After Hours Work - February 24 through February 26

IMCO General Construction has received approval to perform pile driving and carpentry activities at the Des Moines Marina after normal working hours beginning today, February 24, and extending through Friday, February 26. The specific activities listed below all require the lower tide levels that occur during the evening hours this week.

Pile Driving adjacent to the Marina’s Guest Moorage Area: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.:
In providing approval for IMCO to perform pile driving activities after normal working hours, City of Des Moines Development Services stipulated the following conditions must be met:
1. The construction site (pile driving area) must be completely shut down for the day, to include turning off the construction lighting, by 8:30 PM each night.
2. The contractor is required to comply with all noise requirements established by the City’s Municipal Code and WAC 173-60.
3. Construction lighting shall be directed away from the residential areas and limited to lighting need to safely illuminate the work zone as established by industry standards.
4. Daily noise monitoring reports demonstrating compliance with the City’s Municipal Code and WAC 173-60 must be provided to the City the next day following each night of work.

Concrete Pile Cap formwork (carpentry) on the waterside of the new bulkhead: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.:
Based on a review of the tide charts and the nature of the proposed work, the City of Des Moines Building Official approved a modification to the City’s “Hours of Construction” provided the following conditions are imposed:
1. Construction lighting (see 3. Above)
2. When work will occur after 7 p.m., all efforts will be made to stage materials near the work zone prior to 7 p.m. in order to reduce the use of construction equipment required to utilize back-up alarms.
3. Compliance with State of Washington noise ordinances (WAC 173-60-40/WAC 173-60-50).
4. When work occurs after 10:00 p.m., the Contractor shall take periodic noise readings to ensure compliance with the requirements of WAC 173-60-040.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during the construction of the North Marina Combined Projects.

POSTPONED: Marina Office Parking Lot Closed Wednesday and Thursday

2/24/2010 UPDATE:  Work will be postponed until later date TBD.

IMCO will be shutting down the south side of the Marina Office "horseshoe" parking lot tomorrow afternoon, February 24, through Thursday afternoon, February 25, in order to install the 84” storm drain manhole and 36” reinforced concrete pipe. 

The construction access gate on Dock Ave. S. will be closed at the north end of the dry sheds.

Pedestrian access to the Marina Office, M-Dock, N-Dock and Guest Moorage will be though the east side pedestrian walkway opening by the boat storage yard.

No Construction Work Saturday, but Extended Hours Next Week

IMCO General Construction will not be working tomorrow, Saturday, February 20, as originally planned.

However, IMCO has received conditional approval to perform pile driving activities from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. next week beginning Wednesday, February 24, through Saturday, February 27. City of Des Moines Development Services have granted approval with the following conditions:

1. The construction site must be completely shut down for the day, to include turning off the construction lighting, by 8:30 PM each night.

2. The contractor is required to comply with all noise requirements established by the City’s Municipal Code and WAC 173-60.

3. Construction lighting shall be directed away from the residential areas and limited to lighting needed to safely illuminate the work zone as established by industry standards.

4. Daily noise monitoring reports demonstrating compliance with the City’s Municipal Code and WAC 173-60 must be provided to the City the next day following each night of work.

As always, thank you for your patience and understanding during the on-going construction

Water Shut-Off from J-Dock to N-Dock on Monday

Due to construction of the 36" storm drain in the immediate vicinity of the water main just south of the Marina Office, water to J-, K-, L-, M- and N-Docks will be shut-off on Monday, February 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please contact the Marina Office at 206-824-5700 if you have any questions or concerns.

Access Changes to M/N Docks and Guest Moorage

Beginning Monday afternoon, February 22, access to the M-Dock, N-Dock and Guest Moorage area will be via the N-Dock ramp.  There will be a temporary walkway from the Marina Office breezeway south along the bulkhead to the N-Dock ramp.  The Guest Moorage ramp will be temporarily removed in order to install sheet pile through the area.

Please contact the Marina office if you need assistance in accessing M, N, or Guest Moorage docks during this time.  Thank you for your patience with the on-going construction and resulting access changes.

Scheduled Power Outages - Dry Sheds

Underground utility construction work at the Marina will require a scheduled power outage to the exterior electrical outlets at the two dry shed buildings.  Power will be off to the west dry shed building beginning today and the east dry shed building beginning early next week.  The duration of the scheduled outage will be approximately one month.

Des Moines Marina Fuel Dock to be Closed February 23 & 24

Due to construction activity, the Marina Fuel Dock is tentatively scheduled to be closed on Tuesday, February 23, and Wednesday, February 24.

SAVE THE DATE... Open House on February 27

Dear Marina Neighbors and Friends,

You are cordially invited to an Open House for the North Marina Combined Projects on Saturday, February 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the parking lot adjacent to the Marina Office. This will be an opportunity for you to take an up-close look at the progress that is being made on the construction of the new bulkhead (and other related projects), to meet project team members, and to enjoy some food with your neighbors and friends.

We hope you will mark your calendar today!

Thanks,
Joe Dusenbury, Harbormaster/Project Manager
Doreen Torseth, Contract Administrator
City of Des Moines Marina
206-824-5700

Extended Hours Request for Week of February 22 Under Review

IMCO General Construction has requested approval to work extended hours for the week of February 22, 2010.  Installation of the steel sheet pile and concrete pile cap formwork requires work to be done at lower tide levels.  If the request is approved, pile driving crews and carpenter crews will be working between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.

The request has been submitted to City of Des Moines Development Services and a decision is scheduled to be made by close of business Thursday, February 18.

Extended Hours Notification - February 17 through February 20

IMCO General Construction received conditional approval this afternoon to work extended hours beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17, through Saturday, February 20. During this period, they will be working from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In approving the Contractor's request, Jason Sullivan, City of Des Moines Land Use Planner II, provided the following explanation:
"The request to work extended hours for Wednesday February 17, 2010 – February 20, 2010 is approved. Pursuant to condition number 12 of the SEPA MDNS, the contractor can work after hours provided that the request is supported by an Engineer certifying that the work is tidally influenced. The engineer of record has stated the best time to complete the work is during periods occurring outside of the normal 8am to 5pm work window. Therefore, the contractor has sufficiently demonstrated that the after hour work is tidally influenced and has provided the required Engineering certification and as such is authorized to work the extended hours. Provided that following conditions are imposed:
1. The construction site must be completely shut down for the day, to include turning off the construction lighting, by 6:30 PM each night.
2. The authorization is only from February 17, 2010 – February 20, 2010.
3. The contractor is required to comply with all noise requirements established by the City’s Municipal Code and WAC 173-60.
4. Construction lighting shall be directed away from the residential areas and limited to lighting need to safely illuminate the work zone as established by industry standards.
5. Daily noise monitoring reports demonstrating compliance with the City’s Municipal Code and WAC 173-60 must be provided to the City the next day following each night of work."

Project Update and Temporary Access Restrictions

Last Friday, February 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) granted an extension of the in-water work window to February 28, 2010 for work on the North Marina Combined Projects. This two-week extension will allow IMCO General Construction to continue with steel sheet pile driving in the area where the new bulkhead is on the water side of the existing bulkhead. Currently, they are driving piles in the area just west of the Marina Office. If IMCO is able to meet their pile driving goals during the next two weeks, they will have reached the point where the new bulkhead is to be constructed behind/land side of the existing bulkhead, thus allowing them to continue bulkhead construction out of the water. In order to meet these goals, IMCO will work the next two Saturdays (February 20 and February 27).

Beginning tomorrow, IMCO will also begin the storm drain upgrades involving the replacement/relocation of the 36” drain line and relocation of the 36” outfall. The majority of this work will take place in the area between the north end of the dry sheds and the Marina office, and in the area between the two dry sheds.

To ensure the safety of Marina visitors and construction workers, additional pedestrian and vehicle access restrictions will need to be in place at times during the next two weeks. Pedestrians wishing to access the Guest Moorage area and the M & N Docks will be required to use a new fenced walkway to the north of the Marina Office as the path between the Marina office and restrooms will be blocked at the west end of the breezeway. During this time, parking will be limited to the area on the east side of the dry sheds. Vehicles will not be allowed in the small parking lot behind the Marina office. Pedestrian and vehicle access to the area between the dry sheds and to the dry shed launch will also be prohibited during this two-week period.

The work scheduled to be accomplished during the next two weeks is key to a successful completion of the overall project. While the accompanying access restrictions may be inconvenient and frustrating, please remember that safety of both the workers and the public is the number one priority. If you have any questions or need assistance in accessing specific areas within the Marina, please contact the Marina office (206-824-5700).

We appreciate your patience during this time.

Late Afternoon/Evening Work - Feb. 8 through Feb. 10

IMCO General Construction has received approval to perform pile driving activities at the Des Moines Marina from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week (February 8, 9 and 10). Exceptionally high tides occur during normal work hours these three days. Per the Contractor’s request and Engineer’s concurrance, a portion of the Contractor’s pile driving work this week is best done during the low tide periods occuring outside the normal 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. work window. Pile driving work to be performed after normal work hours will require the use of a vibratory hammer. However, the impact hammer will not be used after normal work hours.

In providing conditional approval for IMCO to perform pile driving activities until 9:00 p.m., Jason Sullivan, City of Des Moines Land Use Planner II, stipulated that the contractor must still comply with all noise requirements established by the City's Municipal Code and WAC 173-60. The Contractor will be submitting daily noise monitoring reports demonstrating compliance with the noise ordinances. Mr. Sullivan further stipulated that construction lighting shall be directed away from the residential areas and limited to lighting needed to safely illuminate the work zone as established by industry standards. The construction site will be completely shut down by 9:30 p.m. each evening.

If you have any questions related to the extended hours pile driving activities that may be occurring this week, please don't hesitate to call or email. You may also wish to check for news and updates on the project website.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during the construction of the North Marina Combined Projects.

Construction at the Marina on Saturday

IMCO General Construction will be doing bulkhead construction (sheet pile installation) again this Saturday, February 6, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  They will be working in the same area and performing the same activities as last Saturday.  (See previous post.)

Construction Work at Marina N-Dock Ramp Area

ATTN:  Tenants of M-Dock and N-Dock:

IMCO General Construction is planning to install sheet pile in the area of the N-Dock ramp on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, AND WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10.  In order to accomplish the installation, the N-Dock ramp will be temporarity lifted/removed and power will be shut down to both M & N Docks.  Access to the M and N Docks will be via the guest moorage ramp and southward on the float to N Dock.  

The contractor anticipates that the necessary work can be completed in 1 1/2 to 2 days, however, please be aware that if unforeseen circumstances arise, the access restriction and scheduled power outage may extend to the following day.
If you have any concerns or require assistance in accessing the docks these two days, please call the Marina office at 206-824-5700 or contact any Marina employee.

Contractor to Work on Saturday, January 30

As a reminder, IMCO General Construction has been granted permission to work Saturdays (see post below) and will be working tomorrow, January 30, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tomorrow’s construction activities will be similar to last Saturday, with the contractor using a vibratory hammer to drive the steel sheet pile to the design elevation. The contractor has also indicated that they may begin using the hydraulic impact hammer for pile driving at some point next week. As there are noise concerns when the use of an impact hammer is even mentioned, please be assured that noise levels will be monitored according to the Noise Monitoring Plan submitted by the contractor.

Saurday Work - January 23

The Federal and State permitting agencies that authorize elements of the North Marina Combined Projects limit all “in-water work” to the period from July 31 through February 15. The purpose of this limitation is to meet the requirements of the Endangered Species Act and for the protection of Puget Sound Chinook, steelhead, and bull trout. At the south end of the project area, the new steel sheet pile bulkhead is being constructed on the water side of the existing bulkhead and is considered “in-water work.”

In order to get as much of this section of the new bulkhead constructed by February 15, the contractor, IMCO General Construction, has requested and received approval to work Saturdays. Therefore, tomorrow, January 23, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., IMCO will be installing sheet pile at the Marina in the area just to the west of the dry sheds.

Potential Late Afternoon/Early Evening Work

As you may have noticed, morning high tides have been extremely high the last few days and will remain fairly high the remainder of this week. Therefore, IMCO General Construction has received approval to perform pile driving activities at the Des Moines Marina from noon to 8:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday, January 20, through Tuesday, January 26.

IMCO's request for extended work hours stated, and the Engineer of Record concurred, that the best time for the pile driving work to occur is during low tide. In providing conditional approval for IMCO to perform pile driving activities until 8:00 p.m., Jason Sullivan, City of Des Moines Land Use Planner II, stipulated that the contractor must still comply with all noise requirements established by the City's Municipal Code and WAC 173-60. He further stipulated that construction lighting shall be directed away from the residential areas and limited to lighting needed to safely illuminate the work zone as established by industry standards.

If you have any questions related to the extended hours pile driving activities that may be occurring during the next week, please don't hesitate to call or email. You may also wish to check for news and updates on the project website.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during the construction of the North Marina Combined Projects.

Project Status Update - January 15, 2010

Bulkhead construction activities continued throughout December and the first part of January with IMCO General Construction installing steel sheet pile in the area between the existing Travel Lift pier to the south and N Dock to the north. This particular stretch of the new bulkhead will be made up of 45 foot and 20 foot interlocked steel sheet pile pairs. Pile driving will continue in this general area until mid-February.  The photo to the right shows the initial placement of the first few 45' sheet pile pairs.  The photo below depicts sheet pile pairs in various stages of installation as of the end of December. The 45' sheets are on left, with the 20' sheets on right almost totally submerged.

Underground utility work also took place during December. IMCO and their electrical subcontractor installed a new utility duct bank and new vault in the area just south of the west dry shed. Electricians spent a good portion of December re-routing utilities to the newly created duct banks. In addition, Marina staff also spent a significant amount of time moving the security gate control wiring and the CCTV fiber optic cables off the bulkhead and into the new duct banks.

Upcoming work this winter will include the continuation of bulkhead construction, storm drainage improvements and fuel system upgrades.

Please continue to check this website for project status updates and notifications of construction-related access restrictions affecting specific areas at the Marina.