The City of Newark Public Works Department has begun preliminary engineering for the conceptual design of roadway and drainage improvements within the Birch Street neighborhood.  These conceptual designs are needed along with related cost estimates for neighborhood property owners and the City to make informed decisions about pursuing the potential street improvements. The project will evaluate the feasibility of the following improvements:

• Roadway pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation

• New concrete sidewalk, curb, and gutter

• Storm drain improvements to prevent localized ponding

• Landscaped-based stormwater treatment measures (i.e. Green Infrastructure)

In addition, the City is partnering with the Alameda County Water District (ACWD) to upgrade and replace aging water main pipes.  The water main replacement will be entirely funded through ACWD’s Capital Improvements Program budget. 

Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: Civic Center Plaza, 37101 Newark Boulevard

The City of Newark Public Works Department and Alameda County Water District (ACWD) invite the public to an open house from 6:00pm – 8:00pm on Tuesday, August 17^th to learn about updates to the Lindsay Tract Roadway, Drainage and Water Line Replacement Evaluation Project.  Residents who attend the open house will have the opportunity to view displays, ask questions and offer comments on the conceptual design of the project. 

SCHEDULE & UPDATES

• Design efforts are currently underway. A Request for Proposals for Design Services was released in December 2020. On April 8, 2021, the City Council awarded a Contractual Services Agreement to BKF Engineers for the design of the Lindsay Tract Roadway and Drainage Improvements

• Survey work began at the end of April 2021 and was completed in June 2021.  Soil samples were collected at various locations throughout the neighborhood during the last week of July

• Based on feedback received at the August Open House, the City anticipates presenting a Conceptual Master Plan to City Council for evaluation in September 2021.  Please be on the lookout for future mailings and notices on this website announcing these important events.

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