The Knox Board of Works has approved the final payout for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project, even though some issues remain. After months of negotiations with Thieneman Construction, the board approved a final change order during a special meeting last week. It accepts Thieneman’s offer of two consecutive five-year maintenance bonds, since a concrete pouring mishap last year could make the basement wall more prone to leaks.
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Knox officials continue working through some issues with the upgraded wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Dennis Estok told the rest of the board of works last month that the city was still holding back some of the retainage from Thieneman Construction.
Continue readingThe Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has hit another snag. Thieneman Construction has objected to the city’s deduction of $7,000 from its payment, following a concrete pouring accident last year that led to the need for an unanticipated cold joint in the basement wall.
Continue readingIt turns out the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project wasn’t as close to being done as previously thought. After numerous delays and cost overruns, it appeared last month that the only thing remaining was some final wiring work.
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The Knox Board of Works will hold hearings on code enforcement issues this morning. Public hearings are scheduled for 504 East Culver Road, 1498 East John Street, and 342-344 West Spruce Drive. Last month, Director of Building and Code Compliance Kenny Pfost told board members that the biggest concern at the time was junk vehicles.
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Work at the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant was set to reach final completion Wednesday, 12 days after the most recent deadline. Engineer Steve Henschen with Jones Petrie Rafinski says that when the board of works had an executive session last Monday, Thieneman Construction still had about 15 to 20 items remaining on the punch list, most notably, the installation of an overhead door.
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Plans to add a series of kayak launches along the Yellow River continue to move ahead. Starke County officials have decided to pursue a Destination Development Grant of at least $50,000 from the state.
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The Starke County Park Board will get updates on proposed Yellow River kayak launches and a number of other projects tonight. Engineering firm Jones Petrie Rafinski has offered to do the design work and much of the project management for a first round of four kayak launches for just under $7,900.
Continue readingThe Starke County Park Board will continue narrowing down the list of potential Yellow River kayak launch sites tonight. Engineer Mark Wilson with Jones Petrie Rafinski presented a kayak launch feasibility study last month. Now, board members are deciding which sites to pursue.
Continue readingThe Knox Wastewater Treatment project has gotten yet another extension from the board of works. In September, Mayor Dennis Estok promised that there would be no more extensions, but when the board met again last month, members unanimously approved a third change order. It pushes substantial completion to this Thursday and final completion to December 11, while raising the cost by more than another $45,000.
Continue readingThe Starke County Park Board continues to study locations for Yellow River kayak launches. Engineer Mark Wilson with Jones Petrie Rafinski presented a kayak launch feasibility study during Tuesday’s meeting.
Continue readingSome potential sites for Yellow River kayak launches were recently discussed with the Starke County Park Board. The park board has hired Mark Wilson with Jones Petrie Rafinski to conduct a feasibility study.
Continue readingCompletion of the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has been delayed yet again. The board of works Wednesday reluctantly agreed to extend substantial completion to the week of October 12 and final completion to November 12.
Continue readingWork is picking up at the Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant. That’s according to Engineer Steve Henschen with Jones Petrie Rafinski. He told the board of works last week that the building shell is up, and the building is almost completely enclosed. Henschen added that work inside the building was proceeding at a “rapid pace.”
Continue readingThe Starke County Park Board has hired an outside firm to help figure out where to install kayak launches along the Yellow River. Board members voted Tuesday to hire Jones Petrie Rafinski to conduct a feasibility study, at a cost of just under $4,000. That was about $3,000 cheaper than the other proposal the county received.
Continue readingThe Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant project has officially been extended by 56 days, but not without some concerns from the board of works. Board members approved the extension during a special meeting Tuesday.
Continue readingThe Knox Board of Works wants more information before agreeing to give Thieneman Construction more time to finish improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. Engineer Steve Henschen with Jones Petrie Rafinski told board members Wednesday that Thieneman has asked for a 56-day extension.
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The Knox Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project looks like it’ll be over budget and behind schedule. Last week, the board of works approved a change order increasing the cost by almost $46,000.
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The Starke County Commissioners will open bids on Monday, Oct. 21 for a new bridge on County Road 700 East.
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Knox City Council members took a major step to move the Wastewater Treatment Plant project forward when they met Tuesday evening.
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