Major construction at Lakeport’s Library Park nearing completion
- Elizabeth Larson
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Major improvements that have been under construction at Lakeport’s Library Park are nearly finished.
The city of Lakeport plans to reopen Library Park to the public by June 1 after shelter in place orders are lifted for Lake County.
At the same time, the city reported that it is putting the finishing touches on the new seawall and the promenade.
Work on both projects began earlier this year, as Lake County News has reported.
The old cinder block seawall was damaged beyond repair during the February 2017 storms and was hit again in the March 2019 storms.
West Coast Contractors Inc. of Coos Bay, Oregon, which was awarded the contract last fall for a $799,773 bid, built the new 535-lineal-foot seawall.
On Feb. 23, the council awarded Granite Construction the contract for the new promenade that runs behind the seawall. The city reported that the construction contract is $399,696.
The Lakeport Public Works Department has determined that the sidewalk project has been completed in substantial compliance with the project plans and specifications.
At its Tuesday night meeting, the Lakeport City Council adopted a resolution accepting the project’s construction and authorizing the filing of the notice of completion.
During Tuesday’s meeting, Councilwoman Mireya Turner commended the work in the park.
“It’s just coming together so nicely and I can’t wait until that park opens again,” she said.
Public Works Director Doug Grider thanked Turner and credited his staff for their efforts. “They have truly been amazing.”
He said the work is nearly done.
“We’re really excited. The rain set us back a little bit, but we are very, very close,” Grider said, adding he expects City Manager Margaret Silveira will be bringing the council good news on the projects’ status within the next week.
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