The City of Hoboken is continuing with a number of quality of life projects this week. Below are construction updates on the City’s water main upgrades to replace 7,000 linear feet of Hoboken’s oldest water mains, construction on the 5-acre Northwest Resiliency Park and flood infrastructure, South Waterfront Walkway Rehabilitation, new playground safety surface at Elysian Park, tree pruning on Washington Street, and the renovation of the Maxwell Park dog run to replace the existing gravel with a modern synthetic turf surface.
Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The City continues with the first phase of its water main replacement project, which will replace a total of 15 blocks, or 7,000 linear feet of Hoboken’s oldest water mains. The following activities are anticipated the week of 7/20/2020 to 7/24/2020:
- Tuesday 7/21/2020 thru Friday 7/24/2020: Monroe Street between 3rd and 4th Street will be closed at times between the hours of 8am and 5pm for the transfer of water services from the old water main to the new water main.
- Monday 7/20/2020 thru Friday 7/24/2020: Garden Street between 5th Street and Observer Highway-There will be intermittent closures for abandoned hydrant removals and concrete sidewalk restoration at the hydrants and services.
- Monday 7/20/2020 thru Friday 7/24/2020: Jefferson Street from 11th to 10th Street will be closed and 11th Street from Madison to Jefferson will be closed during the hours of 8am-5pm for installation of subsurface drainage storage structure.
- The construction of the water mains utilizes low interest and interest free loans from the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank and does not use funding from the 2020 municipal budget. In 2019, the City entered into a contract with SUEZ that now provides for $33 million in water main upgrades through 2034, with an average of $2.2 million invested every year. More information about the water infrastructure upgrades project is available at https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/drinking-water-infrastructure-upgrades-phase-1
The following activities are anticipated this week (July 20 – 24, 2020):
- Concrete placement for the one million gallon tank foundation slab will continue on Tuesday July 21.
- Work will continue on the foundation for the one million gallon tank; this will include starting to remove the cross bracing system for the main cofferdam.
- Pile driving will continue for the Terrace foundation and Pavilion building area on Monday July 20 and possibly Tuesday July 21. Piles will be driven with the percussion hammer. There may also be some vibration felt in conjunction with this work.
- For more information about the noise and vibration monitoring protocols in place, visit the Noise and Vibration sections on the Construction Updates page of the project website www.hobokennj.gov/nwpark.
- The dewatering and treatment system for the tank excavation will continue to operate 24 hours per day.
Washington Street Tree Pruning
The Hoboken Business Alliance (HBA) is partnering with the City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Shade Tree Commission to improve street trees and tree pits along Washington Street. This project will not only improve the visual aesthetics of Washington Street, but will also improve the health and longevity of Hoboken’s street trees, provide vital shade, improve cooling and air quality, and contribute to climate mitigation.
Unfortunately, there are instances where it has been recommended by our arborist that we remove a tree because it is either hazardous, dying or dead. The HBA plans to plant new trees at every location where trees have been removed at the appropriate time in the future.
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South Waterfront Walkway Rehabilitation
The South Waterfront Walkway Rehabilitation project will continue, with resetting pavers along the walkway next week. A new irrigation system has been installed and trees have been planted along the walkway, and all lighting at Pier A has been upgraded to LED. After the pavers are reset, benches will be installed in future weeks.
More information about the South Waterfront Walkway Rehabilitation Project is available at https://www.hobokennj.gov/resources/south-waterfront-improvements
Maxwell Park Dog Run
The dog run at Maxwell Park remains closed through mid August to construct improvements. The water fountain near the dog run also remains closed. Upgrades include expanding the area of the dog run and replacing the gravel surface with synthetic turf, as well as adding new benches, a dual water fountain, pet waste stations, and fencing. Three trees will need to be removed for the expansion of the dog run, and six new trees will be planted.
Site clearing and earth work activities are anticipated this week (July 20 – 24, 2020), including installing concrete pads for benches as well as the framing and stone base for the K9 turf.
Elysian Park Playground Safety Surface
The northern playground remains closed as the safety surface has been removed to prepare for the installation of a new drainage system, followed by a new synthetic turf playground safety surface.