Neighborhood Construction Issues

Minimizing Construction Impacts

The Sheffield project team is working to minimize disturbance and inconvenience to neighbors during the upcoming construction phase. Here are some examples of the construction control measures we are taking:

• Work Hour Limits. General work hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This will include a prohibition regarding warming-up of diesel engines before 8 a.m.
• Truck Routes. Truck hauling will be limited to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to minimize impacts during rush hour traffic. One way traffic will be implemented when significant numbers of trucks pass through the "s" curve on West Mountain Drive.
• Noise Control. Hours of construction will be limited as stated above. In addition, mufflers will be required on construction equipment, no unnecessary idling of equipment will be permitted, stockpiles will be located to minimize impacts to neighbors, sound signals will be used only as necessary for safety, no public address or other sound systems will be allowed, and a noise awareness program will be implemented by the contractor.
• Haul Route Restoration. Streets and street frontage of private property along adjacent truck haul routes will be photographed and/or videotaped before construction, and will be fully restored to their original condition.
• Dirt and Dust Control. The contractor will be required to implement dirt and dust control measures on workdays as well as weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Prior Notice. Notice will be given to nearby neighbors prior to major phases of construction, e.g., demolition of reservoir, site grading, etc.

Neighborhood Construction Liaison

A Neighborhood Construction Liaison has been assigned to the project. The Neighborhood Construction Liaison will work with neighbors and the contractor to minimize problems associated with construction. He, or a representative, will be on-site during construction activities and will be responsible for addressing the needs of the public and responding to questions. The Neighborhood Construction Liaison will arrange for corrective action when needed. The Neighborhood Construction Liaison is Bob Sedivy [on left], a Supervising Civil Engineer for the City, and can be reached at 680-2488.

Project Telephone Numbers

Your questions and concerns are important to us. The Neighborhood Construction Liaison can be reached at (805) 680-2488. For urgent matters after hours, on weekends and on holidays, please call (805) 963-4286. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Construction Schedule

November 2003 - November 2005

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Your questions and concerns are important to us. For more information, please contact the Sheffield Water Quality Project Neighborhood Construction Liaison at (805) 680-2488 or email Sheffield@SantaBarbaraCA.gov