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.