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Current Construction Projects

STREET TREE PLANTINGS -.Fall 2007 
Plant trees along streets in Columbus.
Contractor: Tru Green & Greenscapes. Contract Amt: $196,880
Schedule: Bids received 6/26/07. Work started. Complete by spring 2008
For information concerning this project contact Jack Low: 645-6648;  jdlow@columbus.gov

SOMMERSET PARK BOARDWALK
Install boardwalk through woods.
Contractor: Brookside. Bid Amt: $55,457
Schedule: Bids received: 8/21/07. Start work: November 2007. Complete Spring 2008.
For information concerning this project contact Rick Miller: 645-3385 rjmiller@columbus.gov 

CLINTONVILLE/BROADMEADOWS BRIDGE
Construct multi-use trail bridge over the Olentangy River to connect to Olentangy Bike Trail, south of Antrim Park.
Consultant: Jones Stuckey Engineers. Contractor: Complete General. Contract Amt: $1,174,039
Schedule: Bids received 11/1/2006. Work started. Complete all work by Spring 2008.
For information, contact Brad Westall - 645-2441; brwestall@columbus.gov

WHETSTONE RECREATION CENTER RENOVATIONS
Major renovations to center and addition of multipurpose room.
Architect: Rogers-Kraynak Architects. Contractor: Hopewell Constructors. Contract Amt: $5,651,000
Schedule: Bids Received 3/20/07. Work started June 2007. Complete by Summer 2008
For information concerning this project contact Rick Miller: 645-3345;  rjmiller@columbus.gov

GRIGGS RESERVOIR LIGHTING
Improvements to site lighting along roadways at Griggs Reservoir.
Contractor: Complete General. Contract Amt: $187,500
Schedule: Bids received 4/17/07. Work started July 16, 2007. Complete november 2007.
For information concerning this project contact Rick Miller: 645-3345;  rjmiller@columbus.gov

ITALIAN VILLAGE PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Renovation of existing park.
Contractor: Brookside Lawn Services. Contract Amt: $275,950
Schedule: Bids received 2/27/07. Work start July 2007. Complete by December 2007.
For information concerning this project contact Kathy Spatz: 645-0487 kaspatz@columbus.gov 

WEILAND PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements to park and playground
Contractor: M&D Blacktop. Contract Amt: $460,000
Schedule: Start July 25, 2007. Complete by November 2007.
For information concerning this project contact Kathy Spatz: 645-0487 kaspatz@columbus.gov 

KARNS PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements to park and playground. Add shelter
Contractor: Builderscape.
Schedule: Start October 8, 2007. Complete by January 30,2008.
For information concerning this project contact Kathy Spatz: 645-0487 kaspatz@columbus.gov 

MAYNARD & SUMMIT PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements to park and playground
Contractor: Midwest Landscape. Contract Amt: $49,090 (URIF)
Schedule: Start November, 2007. Complete by Late Spring 2008.
For information concerning this project contact Suzy Johnson: 645-3309 smboder@columbus.gov 

MARION FRANKLIN & ROOSEVELT PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements to park and playground
Contractor: Builderscapes. Contract Amt: $61,513 (URIF)
Schedule: Start November, 2007. Complete by Late Spring 2008.
For information concerning this project contact Suzy Johnson: 645-3309 smboder@columbus.gov







Construction projects in Columbus Parks are underway in all areas of the City. The Planning, Design & Construction Section provides construction administration and consultant coordination for these projects. For additional information on any of the projects, contact Steve Hiland at (614)645-5765  or shhiland@columbus.gov or contact listed for a specific project.

CURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Latest Update: November 1, 2007


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