8/31/23: Great news from the Parks & Recreation Department! Starting today, August 31, the first part of the Edloe Pathway is now open for use. This section begins at Tiny's and extends to the second bridge at Tangley Street.
Visitors should still refrain from walking on the pathway or the gravel in the unfinished areas as the material requires a minimum of 12 hours to dry. We kindly request your cooperation in avoiding those areas until the work is completed.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov
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8/11/23: On Monday, August 14, starting at 5:00 a.m. the contractor will be working outside of normal work hours due to heat conditions. This decision has been made to mitigate the challenges posed by the high temperatures that have been affecting the installation process. This is being done to ensure the successful installation of the porous pavement.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time as we strive to complete this project safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality results.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
8/4/23: The installation of the porous pathway has begun! Visitors should refrain from walking on the pathway or the gravel as the material requires a minimum of 12 hours to dry properly. The contractors will be working on the pathway in sections. We kindly request your cooperation in avoiding the area until the work is completed.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov
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7/26/23: We are excited to share that the first step of the installation of porous pathway has been successfully completed. This first step included grading of the pathway and the installation of limestone to provide a subbase for the porous pavement. The next step, the installation of the porous surface, will begin the week of July 31.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov
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7/14/23: Beginning the week of July 17, the contractor will begin the installation of the porous pavement pathway. The contractor has successfully completed the forming and pouring of concrete for the bench pads along the pathway. Additionally, the project has seen the successful planting of all 13 trees that were designated for the pathway.
As the main elements of the pathway are addressed, please note that landscaping will be installed at a later date. This may include additional greenery, shrubs, flowers, or other landscape features that will further enhance the beauty and functionality of the Edloe Street Pathway.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov
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6/2/23: As of Friday, June 2, the fencing for the project is approximately 90% completed. While this is good progress, there is still more work to be done.
While the fence work will be ongoing, there are still two major tasks to complete. The first is to install a porous pavement pathway, which will enhance the walkability and safety of the pathway. The second task is to landscape the area around the pathway to create an attractive and inviting space for all community members to enjoy.
We understand that this project may cause some inconvenience in the short-term, but the long-term benefits will outweigh any temporary disruptions. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete this project.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov
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4/13/23: The Contractor, Project Management Group, LLC (PMG), is taking advantage of the great weather and began installing fencing along Poor Farm Ditch ahead of schedule. The installation should take approximately 3 weeks. Drivers should plan their travel routes accordingly and expect delays. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Please note, inclement weather may postpone work activities until the following day.
For the latest project information, please visit www.westutx.gov/parkprojects
For further questions or concerns, please contact Eduardo Barreto, Capital Projects Manager at (713)662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov
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4/4/2023: AT&T Fiber Optic service should now be restored to all residents living in the 3700 Blocks of Georgetown St., and streets north to Bissonnet St. between Auden St. and Edloe St.. AT&T requests that any customers without service, contact their customer support line at 1-800-288-2020.
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4/3/2023: On Monday, April 3, the City was made aware that the contractor working on the Edloe Street Pathway Project hit an AT&T fiber optic cable, which had not been marked. AT&T was notified and is on site evaluating the area for repairs. Residents living in the 3700 Blocks of Georgetown St., and streets north to Bissonnet St. between Auden St. and Edloe St. may experience internet outages. At this time, there is no estimate from AT&T on service restoration. For updated outage information, please visit AT&T Service Outage Information (att.com).
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. A notification will be sent out once the repairs are complete.
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03/17/2023: Site preparation and grading began on March 13 and will continue when weather/ground conditions improve. The aluminum fencing installation along Poor Farm Ditch is now scheduled to begin the week of April 17. The installation should take approximately 2 weeks.
For the latest project information, please visit www.westutx.gov/parkprojects
For further questions or concerns, please contact Eduardo Barreto, Capital Projects Manager at (713) 662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov
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03/09/2023: Monday, March 13 the contractor, Project Management Group, LLC (PMG) will begin installing new fencing along Poor Farm Ditch. The installation should take approximately 2 weeks. Please expect flaggers to be onsite to assist with traffic flow around construction vehicles.
For the latest project information, please visit www.westutx.gov/parkprojects
For further questions or concerns, please contact Eduardo Barreto, Capital Projects Manager at (713)662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov
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02/09/2023: On January 23, Council authorized staff to enter into a contract with PMG Project Management Group, LLC, the low bidder, who also scored highest on the bid tabulation, to construct a pervious pathway along the east side of Edloe St. between Albans St. and Georgetown St. for construction of the Edloe Street Pathway with the following improvements:
- A pervious pathway using recycled materials
- 6-foot high aluminum fencing along west side of Poor Farm Ditch; including an update to the existing fencing located near the three pedestrian bridges to ensure a uniform look and feel.
- Irrigation system
- Benches
- Drinking fountains
- Landscaping
Procurement begins in mid-February with mobilization scheduled for early March. Final completion is scheduled in June, weather permitting. Other work not included in the bid is to relocate some of the CenterPoint Energy infrastructure and silt fencing installation, both of which are managed by the City. No parking signage has been installed on both sides of Edloe in the project area. In addition, Harris County Flood Control District is scheduled to begin removing the old chain link fence and the volunteer trees between the fence and the concrete channel on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
For the latest project information, please visit www.westutx.gov/parkprojects.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Capital Project Manager Eduardo Barreto at 713-662-5848 or via email at ebarreto@westutx.gov
