Capital Improvement Program

Project: Waters Avenue Corridor Improvements Project No: PD0309 Status: Complete Category: Community Development Improvements
Location: 2011 Waters Ave. Start Year: 2008 End Year: 2022
Council District: 2,3 Project Manager: Doug Patten DPatten@Savannahga.Gov
Scope: Improve streetscape and business environment in the area. The streetscape will include new sidewalks, decorative lighting, landscaping, stamped concrete crosswalks, and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps.
Comments: 12/6/2023 2:47:00 PM:
The Waters Avenue Phase Streetscape Phase III portion, between the Victory Drive Right of Way and 37th Street was completed in December 2022. This was the final phase of the Waters Avenue Streetscape project.

5/17/2023 11:03:18 AM:
The Waters Avenue Phase Streetscape Phase III portion, between the Victory Drive Right of Way and 37th Street was completed in December 2022. This was the final phase of the Waters Avenue Streetscape project.

11/16/2021 1:37:07 PM:
The Phase III portion from 37th Street to the just north of Victory Drive has been priced for construction. Work expected to begin in the 1st quarter of 2021.

8/6/2021 12:41:53 PM:
Final design has been permitted. It is being priced for construction. Construction expected to begin in the early 4th quarter of 2021.

3/25/2021 9:50:45 AM:
Final design of Phase III (37th to the Victory Drive right of way) is complete and currently in permitting. Sidewalk easements are expected to be finalized in the early 2nd quarter 2021. Once the design is permitted and the sidewalk easements are obtained, the City will move forward with construction pricing.

12/7/2020 3:52:20 PM:
A public meeting was held to discuss the project ion general and the sidewalk easements in late October. Project is moving forward with final design. Remaining funding for the project will be funded by SPLOST VII.

7/13/2020 9:24:16 AM:
Phase III construction documents are being finalized. There will need to be sidewalk easements acquired for this phase of the project at specific locations. The initial steps for obtaining these easements has started. Once the easements are obtained, the final design plans can be completed. Remaining funding for the project will be funded by SPLOST VII.

6/26/2020 1:09:17 PM:
Construction of the first two phases of improvements is complete. The consultant has begun to update the Phase III design. Once the design is complete it will go into permitting. Phase 3 construction will be funded by SPLOST VII.

12/19/2019 4:00:38 PM:
The consultant agreement amendment to finalize the Phase III design was approved by City Council on 12/5/2019. Design will move forward during the 1st Quarter of 2020. Once the design is complete, it will go into permitting. Remaining funds for the project will be funded by SPLOST VII.

9/20/2019 11:27:12 AM:
Phase II between Wheaton and Anderson Street was completed in August 2019.

7/3/2019 11:47:28 AM:
Phase II between Wheaton and Anderson Street has begun construction. Johnson-Laux is the contractor and the construction contract is $1,555,290.19. The project consists of removing and replacing the existing sidewalk, new accessible ramps, stamped concrete crosswalks, landscaping, and upgraded street lighting. Work began at Anderson Street and the contractor is working north.The work is over 70% complete and the scheduled completion is in the fall 2019. The contractor is currently ahead of schedule and the project may be completed earlier.

4/1/2019 1:34:44 PM:
Phase II between Wheaton and Anderson Street has begun construction. Johnson-Laux is the contractor and the construction contract is $1,555,290.19. The project consists of removing and replacing the existing sidewalk, new accessible ramps, stamped concrete crosswalks, landscaping, and upgraded street lighting. Work began at Anderson Street and the contractor will work north. Work is expected to be completed in the fall of 2019.

12/14/2018 1:41:02 PM:
Phase II of the project between Wheaton and Anderson Street is expected to begin construction in the early 1st Quarter of 2019. Construction is expected to take 10 months to complete.

10/9/2018 2:39:11 PM:
Staff met with neighborhood groups in July 2018. Plans are currently in permitting. Final plans are expected in October 2018. Construction is expected to start in the first quarter of 2019.

6/26/2018 10:07:04 AM:
Phase I (37th Street to Anderson St.) is complete. Staff walked Phase I on June 26, 2018. Plans for Phase II (Anderson St. to Wheaton St.) have been updated and are currently in permitting. Staff plans to meet with neighborhood groups in July 2018. It is anticipated that final plans and permits will be available in July 2018. Construction is expected to start in Fall 2018 and completed in Summer 2019.

6/12/2018 11:18:31 AM:
Phase I (37th Street to Anderson St.) is complete. Plans for Phase II (Anderson St. to Wheaton St.) are being updated. Staff plans to meet with neighborhood groups when Phase 2 plans are complete. Plans will be submitted to permitting in May. It is anticipated that final plans and permits will be available in July. Construction is expected to start September 2018 and completed July 2019.

6/12/2018 11:18:31 AM:
Phase I (37th Street to Anderson St.) is complete. Plans for Phase II (Anderson St. to Wheaton St.) are being updated. Staff plans to meet with neighborhood groups when Phase 2 plans are complete. Plans will be submitted to permitting in May. It is anticipated that final plans and permits will be available in July. Construction is expected to start September 2018 and completed July 2019.

12/28/2017 2:42:02 PM:
Additional funding was included in the 2018 budget. Will work to get a contractor on board to do construct Phase 2.

11/6/2017 10:01:17 AM:
Phase I: Complete (37th Street to Anderson St.); Phase II (Anderson St. to Wheaton St.): waiting on funding

7/19/2017 6:50:07 PM:
Phase I: Complete (37th Street to Anderson St.); Phase II (Anderson St. to Wheaton St.): waiting on funding

3/31/2017 12:08:38 PM:
Phase I: Complete (37th Street to Anderson St.); Phase II (Anderson St. to Wheaton St.): waiting on funding

Last Project Update: 12/6/2023 2:49:06 PM
Fund(s): Miscellaneous | State Of Georgia | Contrbtn Frm Generl Fnd | SPLOST IV (2003-08) | SPLOST V (2008-2014) | SPLOST VI - District 2 Fund
Project Financial Data Last Updated On: 11/30/2023 12:00:00 AM
Appropriated Budget To Date: Expenditures To Date: Open Purchase Orders: Project Balance:
$6,613,936.18 $6,613,936.18 $0.00 $0.00


12/19/2019 4:00:38 PM