Project Updates

Project Updates

Please notify any service providers entering your property not to remove stakes or flags.  Any tampering of these markers may result in project delays and potential safety concerns.

May 29, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (May 24 – May 30)

• There was no work, Monday, May 25^th, in observance of Memorial Day.
• Irrigation system repairs were completed.
• Restoration work continued north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive, and at the golf course.
• The contractor continued boring sewer pipe under Emerald Pines Drive.
• The contractor continued sewer installation at the wastewater treatment facility.
• The Iowa Lakes Electric Co-op (ILEC) power lowering was completed north of 28^th Street.
• 28^th Street will remain closed.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (May 31 – June 6)

• Restoration work will continue north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive, and at the golf course.
• The contractor will continue boring sewer pipe under Emerald Pines Drive.
• The contractor will continue sewer installation at the wastewater treatment facility.
• A temporary road will be constructed at the wastewater treatment facility for emergency vehicle access.
• The temporary conveyance will be installed at the wastewater treatment facility.
• 28^th Street will remain closed.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, do not move or remove any flags or stakes in the project area and notify any service providers entering your property not to remove stakes or flags. Any tampering of these markers may result in project delays and potential safety concerns.
• Next week, the contractor will continue trenchless construction under Emerald Pines Drive. If an obstruction is encountered, it may be necessary to impact the street to remove the obstruction. If the street is impacted, we will attempt to contact each affected homeowner to coordinate access as you may need to park elsewhere. The disruption will be kept as minimal as possible. This work will continue for a couple weeks until both dual interceptors are installed.

May 22, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (May 17 – May 23)

• The contractor continued boring the sewer pipe under Emerald Pines Drive.
• Restoration work continued north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive, and at the golf course as weather conditions allowed.
• The contractor continued manhole and sewer installation at the wastewater treatment facility.
• Temporary conveyance was removed at the wastewater treatment facility.
• 28^th Street remained closed to complete the pipe installation across the roadway.
• Irrigation system repairs began.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (May 24 – May 30)

• There will be no work, Monday, May 25^th in observance of Memorial Day.
• Restoration work will continue north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive, and at the golf course.
• The contractor will continue boring sewer pipe under Emerald Pines Drive.
• The contractor will continue sewer installation at the wastewater treatment facility.
• A temporary road will be constructed at the wastewater treatment facility for emergency vehicle access.
• Irrigation system repairs will begin for the Sportsmans Drive residents.
• 28^th Street will remain closed.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, do not move or remove any flags or stakes in the project area and notify any service providers entering your property not to remove stakes or flags. Any tampering of these markers may result in project delays and potential safety concerns.

• Next week, the contractor will continue trenchless construction under Emerald Pines Drive. If an obstruction is encountered, it may be necessary to impact the street to remove the obstruction. If the street is impacted, we will attempt to contact each affected homeowner to coordinate access as you may need to park elsewhere. The disruption will be kept as minimal as possible. This work will continue for a couple weeks until both dual interceptors are installed.

May 15, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (May 10 – May 16)

• The contractor completed the open-cut pipe north of 202^nd Street.
• The contractor completed installation of the bore pit at the Emerald Hills Golf Club, and began boring the sewer pipe under Emerald Pines Drive.
• Restoration work continued north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive, and at the golf course.
• The contractor continued manhole and sewer installation at the wastewater treatment facility.
• 28^th Street was closed to traffic in order to install pipe across the roadway.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (May 17 – May 23)

• Restoration work will continue north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive, and at the golf course.
• The contractor will continue boring sewer pipe under Emerald Pines Drive.
• The contractor will continue manhole and sewer installation at the wastewater treatment facility.
• Temporary conveyance will be removed at the wastewater treatment facility.
• 28^th Street will remain closed.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, do not move or remove any flags or stakes in the project area and notify any service providers entering your property not to remove stakes or flags. Any tampering of these markers may result in project delays and potential safety concerns.
• Next week, the contractor will continue trenchless construction under Emerald Pines Drive. If an obstruction is encountered, it may be necessary to impact the street to remove the obstruction. If the street is impacted, we will attempt to contact each affected homeowner to coordinate access as you may need to park elsewhere. The disruption will be kept as minimal as possible. This work will continue for a couple weeks until both dual interceptors are installed.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

May 8, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (May 3 – May 9)

• The contractor continued installing open-cut pipe north of 202^nd Street.
• Restoration work continued north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive.
• The contractor removed the shoring and finished backfilling the structure north of 202^nd Street.
• Temporary conveyance was set up and tested at the wastewater treatment facility.
• The contractor began manhole and sewer installation at the wastewater treatment facility.
• Sportsmans Drive was temporarily closed for underground investigation work.
• Traffic signage was in place to alert motorists of the future closure of 28^th Street, which is scheduled for the week of May 11^th.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (May 10 – May 16)

• The contractor will continue installing the bore pit in the Emerald Hills Golf Club.
• Restoration work will continue north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive.
• The contractor will continue manhole and sewer installation at the wastewater treatment facility.
• 28^th Street is scheduled to be closed Monday, May 11^th.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, do not move or remove any flags or stakes in the project area and notify any service providers entering your property not to remove stakes or flags. Any tampering of these markers may result in project delays and potential safety concerns.
• In the coming weeks, the contractor will begin trenchless construction under Emerald Pines Drive. If an obstruction is encountered, it may be necessary to impact the street to remove the obstruction. If the street is impacted, we will attempt to contact each affected homeowner to coordinate access as you may need to park elsewhere. The disruption will be kept as minimal as possible.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

May 6, 2026

The Sportsman Drive closure scheduled May 6^th through May 7^th has been delayed due to the excavator not working properly. As such,  Sportsmans Drive (between 32^nd Street Court and Chaplin Drive) will be closed to traffic beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 7^th through the end of the day on Friday, May 8^th.

This closure will not affect access to the school; however, local access will be restricted during this time. Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes; signage and traffic control measures will be in place.

May 5, 2026

Sportsmans Drive Road Closure

The Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District (IGLSD) would like to inform residents and motorists of an upcoming temporary road closure related to the South Center Core Sanitary Sewer Improvements project.

Sportsmans Drive (between 32^nd Street Court and Chaplin Drive) will be closed to traffic beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6^th through the end of the day on Thursday, May 7^th.

Local access will be restricted during this time, and motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes. Signage and traffic control measures will be in place.

IGLSD appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as this important work is completed. Please use caution when traveling near the construction area.

May 1. 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (April 26 – May 2)

• The contractor began installing open-cut pipe north of 202^nd Street.
• Restoration work began north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive.
• The contractor removed the shoring and began backfilling the structure north of 202^nd Street.
• Water valve installation at the wastewater treatment facility was completed.
• Traffic signage was installed to alert motorists of the future closure of 28^th Street, which is scheduled for the week of May 11^th.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (May 3 – May 9)

• The contractor will continue installing open-cut pipe north of 202^nd Street.
• Restoration work will continue north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive.
• Temporary conveyance will be set up and tested at the wastewater treatment facility.
• The contractor will begin manhole and sewer installation at the wastewater treatment facility.
• Wednesday the contractor plans to close a portion of Sportmans Drive to complete potholing; this will be closed for 1-2 days. Sportsmans Drive will not be closed concurrently with 28^th Street.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, do not move or remove any flags or stakes in the project area and notify any service providers entering your property not to remove stakes or flags. Any tampering of these markers may result in project delays and potential safety concerns.
• In the coming weeks, the contractor will begin trenchless construction under Emerald Pines Drive. If an obstruction is encountered, it may be necessary to impact the street to remove the obstruction. If the street is impacted, we will attempt to contact each affected homeowner to coordinate access as you may need to park elsewhere. The disruption will be kept as minimal as possible.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

April 24, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (April 19 – April 25)

• The contractor completed the concrete work on the structure north of 202^nd Street.
• The contractor completed the east pipe bore to the south of the jacking pit near Emerald Pines Drive.
• Sewer pipe and manhole installation were completed north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive.
• Conduit relocation was completed in the Emerald Hills Golf Course area.
• Tree removals were completed north of Emerald Pines Drive.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (April 26 – May 2)

• The contractor will begin installing open cut pipe north of 202^nd Street.
• Restoration work will begin north of the confluence structure between 28^th Street and Sportsmans Drive.
• The contractor will begin removing shoring and backfilling the structure north of 202^nd Street.
• Water valve installation at the wastewater treatment facility will be completed.
• Temporary conveyance will be set up and tested at the wastewater treatment facility.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, do not move or remove any flags or stakes in the project area and notify any service providers entering your property not to remove stakes or flags. Any tampering of these markers may result in project delays and potential safety concerns.
• In the coming weeks, the contractor will begin trenchless construction under Emerald Pines Drive. If an obstruction is encountered, it may be necessary to impact the street to remove the obstruction. If the street is impacted, we will attempt to contact each affected homeowner to coordinate access as you may need to park elsewhere. The disruption will be kept as minimal as possible.

• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

April 17, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (April 12 – April 18)

• The contractor built the piers and cover on the structure north of 202nd Street.
• The contractor continued the east pipe bore to the south of the jacking pit near Emerald Pines Drive.
• Sewer pipe and manhole installation continued north of the confluence structure between 28th Street and Sportsmans Drive.
• Conduit relocation was completed in the Emerald Hills Golf Course
• Preparation work for the water valve installation at the Wastewater Treatment Facility began.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (April 19 – April 25)

• Electrical relocation will be completed in the Emerald Hills Golf Course.
• The contracor will continue installing open cut pipe north of 202^nd Street.
• The contractor will continue boring to the south of the jacking pit near Emerald Pines Drive.
• Sewer pipe and manhole installation will continue north of the confluence structure between 28th Street and Sportsmans Drive.
• The contractor will begin removing shoring and backfilling the structure north of 202^nd street.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

April 10, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (April 5 – April 11)

•  The contractor continued constructing the structure north of 202nd Street.
• The contractor continued constructing the structure north of 28th Street.
• The contractor continued boring to the south of the jacking pit near Emerald Pines Drive.
• Sewer pipe and manhole installation continued north of the confluence structure between 28th Street and Sportsmans Drive.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (April 12 – April 18)

• The contractor will continue constructing the structure north of 202nd Street.
• The contractor will continue boring to the south of the jacking pit near Emerald Pines Drive.
• Sewer pipe and manhole installation will continue north of the confluence structure between 28th Street and Sportsmans Drive.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

April 3, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (March 29 – April 4)

• The contractor continued constructing the structure north of 202nd Street.
• The contractor began boring to the south of the jacking pit near Emerald Pines Drive.
• Sewer pipe and manhole installation continued north of the confluence structure between 28th Street and Sportsmans Drive.
• The contractor was unable to conduct work Thursday afternoon and Friday due to wet site conditions.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (April 5 – April 11)

• The contractor will continue constructing the structure north of 202nd Street.
• The contractor will continue boring to the south of the jacking pit near Emerald Pines Drive.
• Sewer pipe and manhole installation will continue north of the confluence structure between 28th Street and Sportsmans Drive.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

March 27, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (March 22 – March 28)

• The contractor continued constructing the structure north of 202nd Street.
• The contractor installed the jacking pit near Emerald Pines Drive.
• The contractor continued constructing the confluence structure north of 28th Street.
• Sewer pipe installation continued north of the confluence structure between 28th Street and Sportsmans Drive.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (March 29 – April 4)

• The contractor will continue constructing the structure north of 202nd Street.
• The contractor will begin boring to the north of the jacking pit near Emerald Pines Drive.
• Sewer pipe installation will continue north of the confluence structure between 28th Street and Sportsmans Drive.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

March 20, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (March 15 – March 21)

• The contractor continued tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• The contractor began constructing the pit in preparation for construction of the structure north of 202nd Street.
• The contractor continued constructing the confluence structure north of 28th Street.
• Sewer pipe installation continued north of the confluence structure.
• The contractor installed the jacking pit on Emerald Pines Drive.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (March 22 – March 27)

• The contractor will continue constructing the structure north of 202nd Street.
• The contractor will begin boring after the installation of the jacking pit near Emerald Pines Drive.
• Traffic will be restricted in the Emerald Pines area.
• The contractor will continue constructing the confluence structure north of 28th Street.
• Sewer pipe installation will continue north of the confluence structure between 28th Street and Sportsmans Drive.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

March 13, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (March 8 – March 14)

• The contractor continued tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• Manhole and sewer installation began on Emerald Pines Drive.
• The contractor began constructing the confluence structure north of 28th Street.
• Sewer pipe installation continued north of the confluence structure.
• Temporary conveyance from 28th Street to Sportsman’s Drive was removed.
• Began installing temporary conveyance near the wastewater facility.
• Due to the upcoming weather forecast, the contractor will be working Saturday, March 14, instead of Monday, March 16.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (March 15 – March 21)

• The contractor will continue tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• Manhole and sewer installation will continue on Emerald Pines Drive. Traffic will be restricted in this area.
• The contractor will continue constructing the confluence structure north of 28th Street.
• Sewer pipe installation will continue north of the confluence structure.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

March 6, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (March 1 – March 7)

• The contractor continued tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• The contractor installed temporary conveyance behind the Sportsman Drive properties to 28th Street.
• Continued siphon installation.
• Excavation of the pit for the confluence structure north of 28th Street was completed.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (March 8 – March 14)

• The contractor will continue tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• Manhole and sewer installation will begin on Emerald Pines Drive. Traffic will be restricted in this area.
• The contractor will begin constructing the confluence structure north of 28th Street.
• Sewer pipe installation will continue north of the confluence structure.
• Temporary conveyance from 28th Street to Sportsman’s Drive will be removed.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

February 27, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (February 22 – February 28)

• The contractor continued tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• The contractor began running temporary conveyance behind the Sportsman Drive properties to 28th Street.
• Siphon installation began.
• Due to training, no work was completed on site on Friday, February 27.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (March 1 – March 7)

• The contractor will continue tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• The rerouting of the 8-inch Hunter Hills sewer will be installed.
• Excavation of the pit for the confluence structure north of 28th Street will begin, as well as constructing the structure once excavation is completed.
• Sewer pipe installation will begin north of the confluence structure.
• Temporary conveyance from 28th Street to Sportsman’s Drive will be removed.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

February 20, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (February 15 – February 21)

• The contractor finished tunneling pipe under 202nd Street and began tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• The contractor finished installing temporary conveyance behind the Sportsman Drive properties to 28th Street.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (February 22 – February 28)

• The contractor will continue tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• Siphon installation will begin.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

February 13, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (February 8 – February 14)

• The contractor continued tunneling pipe under 202nd Street.
• The contractor is finishing temporary conveyance behind the Sportsman Drive properties to 28th Street

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (February 15 – February 21)

• The contractor will finish tunneling pipe under 202nd Street and will begin tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• Once temporary conveyance is installed, siphon installation will begin.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

February 6, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (February 1 – February 7)

• The contractor continued tunneling pipe under 202nd Street.
• Trees that were marked for removal within the easement limits were removed.
• Sportsman Drive underwent a one-lane closure. Please watch for signage and crew members during this time.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (February 8 – February 14)

•  The contractor will finish tunneling pipe under 202nd Street, and will begin tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• The contractor plans to set up temporary conveyance behind the Sportsman Drive properties to 28th Street.
• Once temporary conveyance is installed, siphon installation will begin.
• For those who received the letter from Braun Intertec, this week is the last week to complete the preconstruction conditions survey. Please reach out to Braun Intertec as soon as possible to schedule the survey.

Other Notes

• Thank you to those who have responded to the letter sent out regarding the preconstruction conditions analysis. If you haven’t already responded to the letter, please do so at your earliest convenience. Please see above for more detail.
• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

January 30, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (January 25 – January 31)

• Finished installation of temporary fencing north of 28th Street.
• The contractor installed additional erosion control measures in the project area.
• The contractor installed mats on the Emerald Hills Golf Course.
• Some trees within the easement limits were marked to be removed.
• The contractor continued tunneling pipe under 202nd Street.
• The contractor completed drilling test borings in the easements adjacent to the Sportsman Drive properties.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (February 1 – February 7)

•  The contractor will finish tunneling pipe under 202nd Street, and will begin tunneling north of 202nd Street into the golf course.
• Trees that were marked for removal within the easement limits will be removed.
• The contractor plans to set up temporary conveyance behind the Sportsman Drive properties to 28th Street.

Other Notes

• Thank you to those who have responded to the letter sent out regarding the preconstruction conditions analysis. If you haven’t already responded to the letter, please do so at your earliest convenience.
• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

January 23, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (January 18 – January 24)

• Began installation of temporary fencing north of 28th Street.
• The contractor installed mats on the Emerald Hills Golf Course from Emerald Pines Drive.
• The contractor continued tunneling pipe under 202nd Street.
• No work was performed on site Friday due to the cold temperatures.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (January 25 – January 31)

• The contractor will continue the installation of temporary fencing north of 28th Street.
• The contractor will continue tunneling pipe under 202nd Street.
• The contractor will drill test borings in the easements adjacent to the Sportsman Drive properties.
• Some trees within the easement limits will be marked to be removed.
• Thank you to those who have responded to the letter sent out regarding the preconstruction conditions analysis. If you haven’t already responded to the letter, please do so at your earliest convenience.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

January 16, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (January 11 – January 17)

• The contractor finished the receiving pit south of 202nd Street, and the jacking pit north of 202nd Street.
• The contractor began tunneling pipe under 202nd Street.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (January 18 – January 24)

• The contractor will continue tunneling pipe under 202nd Street.
• The contractor will begin installing temporary fencing north of 28th Street.
• The contractor plans to install mats on Emerald Hills Golf Course from Emerald Pines Drive.
• Some property owners received a letter last week in regard to a preconstruction analysis for their property. If you received that letter, please contact Braun Intertec as requested.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

January 9, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (January 4 – January 10)

• The contractor began the excavation for the jacking pit in the area of 202nd Street.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (January 11 – January 17)

•  Some property owners will receive a letter this week in regard to a preconstruction conditions analysis for their property. If you are directly adjacent to the proposed project area, please keep an eye out for that communication.
• The contractor will begin tunneling pipe under 202nd Street.
• The contractor plans to install mats on the Emerald Hills Golf Course from Emerald Pines Drive.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

January 2, 2026

Summary of This Week’s Activities (December 28 – January 3)

• There was no on-site work this past week.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (January 4 – January 10)

• The contractor plans to begin the excavation for the jacking pit in the area of 202nd Street.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

 

December 19, 2025

Summary of This Week’s Activities (December 14 – December 20)

• Continued verification and staking of existing underground utilities.
• Sewer was rerouted north of 202nd Street in preparation for excavation for the bore pit.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (December 21 – January 3)

• There will be no planned on-site work for the next two weeks.

Other Notes

• As a friendly reminder, please remember to avoid touching any staking in the project area. These markers are important for construction planning.
• All construction schedules are tentative and may change based on weather conditions.

Thank You for Attending the Open House!

• Thank you for attending the open house on December 18. Your input and feedback are valuable to us. Please check this website regularly for more information and to sign up for project updates.

 

December 12, 2025

Summary of This Week’s Activities (December 7 – December 13)

• Continued verification and staking of existing underground utilities.
• Traffic control was installed along 202nd Street.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (December 14 – December 20)

• Sewer will be rerouted north of 202nd Street in preparation for excavation for the bore pit.
• Construction staking will continue along the project area.

Join Us for an Open House!

The Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District invites you to an open house to learn more about the South Center Core Sanitary Sewer Improvements project. The open house is a chance for the public to review the project, ask questions, and share feedback.

• Thursday, December 18, from 5-6 p.m. at Milford City Hall (806 N Avenue, Suite 1)

 

December 5, 2025

Summary of This Week’s Activities (November 30 – December 6)

• Continued verification and staking of existing underground utilities.
• Marked tree removals and construction limits in select areas.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (December 7 – December 13)

• Traffic control will be installed along 202nd Street.
• Excavation for the bore pit will begin north of 202nd Street.

 

November 21, 2025

Summary of This Week’s Activities (Week of November 21)

• Drone flight was completed for preconstruction documentation.

Upcoming Tentative Schedule (Week of November 28)

• Continued verification of existing underground utilities.
• Please note that no work will be performed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27.

 

November 14 – A drone flight is tentatively scheduled for next week over the South Center Core project area to capture preconstruction documentation. Crews are also marking utilities in preparation for upcoming construction. We ask that you please do not move stakes or flags.

November 5 – Crews will be performing underground utility locating and survey work in several areas this week to prepare for upcoming construction. Our surveyor will be on site Friday, 11/7, to place stakes at key project locations, including Sportsman Drive, 202nd Street Crossing, Emerald Pines Drive, the golf course area, and Emerald Meadows. Please do not move or remove any stakes or utility flags.

November 3 – In the coming weeks, an individual on the project team will be conducting preconstruction photo and video documentation within the project area. They will be clearly identifiable by a Bolton & Menk safety vest.

October 10, 2025 – Design is 100% completed.

September 24, 2025 – Notified qualified contractors.

September 9, 2025 – Design is 90% completed.

August 25, 2025 – Request for statement of qualifications of subcontractors has been sent.

June 12, 2025 – Community meetings to took place.

April 10, 2025 – Final design phase has begun.

October 15, 2024 – Easements have been determined; reaching out to affected property owners with documents.

September 13, 2024 – Easement procurement process is ongoing.

August 8, 2024 – Easement procurement process has begun.

May 9, 2024 – Easement needs are being determined.