News & Notices Blog
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- November 1, 2012
- Big H Streetscape Project Weekly Update - Nov. 5-9, 2012
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Major Impact Areas & Updates
• The project is winding down with minimal impact areas. The most significant impact area for the next 2-3 weeks will be the sidewalk on the east side of Elm between Adams and the alley (south side of Adams). This sidewalk and basement area is being reconstructed.
• Finish work will continue on the new accent wall on Adams near Sterling Bank.
• The sidewalk on the east side of Elm north of Adams may see partial closures.
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• New street trees may be installed this week or next.
• New pedestrian lights are scheduled to arrive this week; installation will begin soon.
• Contractor will be working on “punch-list” items including cleaning the fronts of buildings throughout the project area.
• All concrete needs to be protected long after it is initially installed. Cold weather is the harshest season that can damage your concrete. To avoid unnecessary damage you should not use deicers as a method of dealing with ice. Deicers will cause the concrete surface to flake and peel. It is recommended that kitty litter or sand be used for this since it is harmless to the surface of the concrete. Property owners are responsible for maintaining and replacing damaged sidewalks and avoiding surface damage will protect your investment and prolong the life of your concrete surface.
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- November 1, 2012
- Annual C.A.N. Food Drive Under Way
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Fifth Annual C.A.N. Food Drive Concludes Saturday, November 3
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- October 31, 2012
- Property Owner Concrete Maintenance Guide
- October 30, 2012
- Oregon WWII Monument Date Change
New Date and Time
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- October 26, 2012
- Big H Streetscape Project Weekly Update - Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2012
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Major Impact Areas & Updates· The project is winding down with minimal impact areas. The most significant impact area for the next 2-3 weeks will be the sidewalk on the east side of Elm between Adams and the alley (south side of Adams). This sidewalk and basement area is being reconstructed.· Finish work will continue on the new accent wall on Adams near Sterling Bank.· The contractor will pour the stamped colored concrete in various areas of the project area.· The sidewalk on the east side of Elm north of Adams will be closed for part of the week.Project News· New street trees as a part of this project are scheduled to be installed in early November. The trees need to be installed once they are fully dormant.· New street/pedestrian lights as a part of this project are scheduled to be installed in mid-November. The lights are being custom-made, and the manufacturer has indicated a ship date of November 2.· All concrete needs to be protected long after it is initially installed. Cold weather is the harshest season that can damage your concrete. To avoid unnecessary damage you should not use deicers as a method of dealing with ice. Deicers will cause the concrete surface to flake and peel. It is recommended that kitty litter or sand be used for this since it is harmless to the surface of the concrete. Property owners are responsible for maintaining and replacing damaged sidewalks and avoiding surface damage will protect your investment and prolong the life of your concrete surface.Read More
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- October 25, 2012
- A Sign of Fall
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La Grande Public Works Fall Street Clean up
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- October 23, 2012
- WWII Monument Coming to Oregon
"3,757 Oregonians died protecting our freedom"
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- October 19, 2012
- Big H Streetscape Project Weekly Update - Oct. 22-26, 2012
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Major Impact Areas & Updates
· Project impacts and work areas are again similar to the previous week.· The alley between Elm & Depot behind Sterling Bank will be partially closed for at least a portion of the week. The concrete there is slow to cure due to temperature and shade.· The sidewalk on the east side of Elm between Adams and Jefferson will remain closed for approximately one more week as the new concrete cures.· Finish work will continue on the new accent wall on Adams near Sterling Bank.· There will be some sidewalk finish work occurring on the north side of Washington between Depot and the public parking lot.Project News· In order to minimize construction impacts during the upcoming holiday shopping season downtown, the project to reconstruct the alley approaches throughout downtown (outside of the Big H area – to include Fourth, Chestnut, Fir, Greenwood & Hemlock between Jefferson & Washington) will begin Spring 2013.Read More- Comments(0)
- October 12, 2012
- Big H Streetscape Project Weekly Update - Oct. 15-19, 2012
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Major Impact Areas & Updates
· Project impacts and work areas are again similar to the previous week.· The alley between Elm & Depot behind Sterling Bank will be partially closed for approximately most of the week.· The sidewalk on the east side of Elm between Adams and Jefferson will remain closed for approximately one more week.· Finish work will continue on the new accent wall on Adams near Sterling Bank.Project News· In order to minimize construction impacts during the upcoming holiday shopping season downtown, the project to reconstruct the alley approaches throughout downtown (outside of the Big H area – to include Fourth, Chestnut, Fir, Greenwood & Hemlock between Jefferson & Washington) has been delayed until Spring 2013.Read More- Comments(0)