Active Capital Improvement Projects

The city’s consultant will perform surveying and soil investigation work at the intersection of Wollochet Drive and the SR16 eastbound off-ramp.  This survey work is scheduled to occur September 11 through September 22 from 7:30am to 3:30pm on weekdays.  This soil investigation work is scheduled to occur on September 18 and September 19 from 7:00am to 5:00pm.  All lanes will remain open; however, temporary traffic control devices will be in place as needed to promote safety for the workers and the motorists.


Primary Project Contact:
Marcos McGraw, Project Manager

253-853-2647

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50th Street Ct. (Veterans Memorial Park) Mid-Block Rapid-Flash Beacon Pedestrian Crosswalk System

The City routinely identifies locations to improve pedestrian safety through the installation of mid-block rapid-flash beacon systems. Improvements include new pedestrian ramps and rapid rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB) crossing on the west side of 50th St. Ct. and 34th Ave. intersection. The work was constructed by the city's operations staff and is fully operational as of 08/10/2023 .


Primary Project Contact:
Stephanie Seibel, P.E., Associate Engineer

253-853-7626

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38th Avenue Phase 2 Half-Width Roadway Improvements

The project consists of adding bike lanes, sidewalk, planter strip, and pedestrian lighting on the east side of the roadway between 56th Street and Hunt Street. The project will also be providing new curb and gutters, updating signal and curb ramps, and associated utility coordination for relocations. 


The project is anticipated to be bid-ready for construction by the end of 2023.


Activities to Date:

  • 10/25/22 - Open House was held at the Gig Harbor Civic Center and provided an opportunity for feedback on the alternatives presented. 
  • 12/15/22 - City Council discussed design alternatives at a Study Session. Council gave direction to go forward with a hybrid design approach using a separated sidewalk and curb design along with a non-separated sidewalk and curb in an effort to preserve trees. 
  • 06/30/23 - 60% design is complete.

Primary Project Contact:
Stephanie Seibel, P.E., Associate Engineer

253-853-7626

Burnham Drive & Harborview Drive Half-Width Roadway Improvements Project - Design and Permitting


Project Description:

The City is working with consultant David Evans and Associates in completing the preliminary design and permitting associated with street improvements along Burnham Drive in compliance with City of Gig Harbor Public Works Standards. The project consists of a combined-use path, planter strip, and pedestrian lighting on the east side of the roadway between the Eagles Club and 96th Street.  It also incorporates LID stormwater elements to reduce runoff, provide flow control, and offer stormwater quality treatment. Construction of this work is planned to also include the project "Burnham Dr. Culvert Replacement at 96th Street".


Permit Status:

  • US Army Corps of Engineers: expected in coming weeks
  • PL-WET (City Wetland Permit): future permit
  • SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act): issued 03/31/23
  • HPA (Hydraulic Project Approval): 05/24/23

Primary Project Contact:

Marcos McGraw, Project Engineer  

253-853-2647

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Burnham Dr. Culvert Replacement at 96th Street


Project Description:

The City Operations staff repaired the roadway shoulder at the outfall of the culvert located at the intersection of 96th Street and Burnham Drive. This project will replace the existing culvert. It will consist of removing the existing culvert and constructing a new bridge to create a fish-passable stream segment under the road and avoid impacts to the existing gravity sanitary sewer main. This will prevent future erosion of the roadway shoulder and road base. This project will be designed and constructed in conformance with future permits. Construction of this work is planned to be performed as part of the Burnham Dr. Half-Width Roadway Improvements Phase 1A project.

  

Primary Project Contact:

Marcos McGraw, Project Engineer  

253-853-2647

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Project Description: 

in 2012 the City purchased three waterfront parcels along Harborview Drive that eventually became Ancich Waterfront Park. Due to its waterfront location, the City's vision for the site quickly focused on waterfront uses, including access for commercial fishing vessels, human-powered draft, and general public access. The Park vision was adopted by Resolution 949 in 2013, and soon after the City applied for grants and looked for other funding sources. Due to funding constraints, the City chose to develop the site in at least three phases, including upland development, commercial fishing operation development, and human-powered craft development, all in accordance with the 6-year CIP. The upland development was completed in 2018.


This proposed objective will complete the design and permit effort, then initiate a construction contract for the new float system for the Commercial Fishing Homeport at Ancich Park. 


Construction is anticipated in 2024.


Current Status:

  • Design and permitting is well underway and currently in review for federal and local permits.

Primary Project Contact:
Stephanie Seibel, P.E., Associate Engineer

253-853-7626 

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Project Description:

The City is working with consultant Parametrix to complete the design for the construction of half-width frontage improvements between Harbor Ridge Middle School and Peacock Hill Avenue. Improvements will include new sidewalk and curb & gutter on the north side of Prentice Avenue and the north side of Fennimore Street. The sidewalk will begin where it currently ends at Harbor Middle School and run northeast to the intersection of Fennimore. The sidewalk will then turn east and follow the north side of Fennimore to connect with the Peacock Hill sidewalk. The purpose of this project is to provide safe pedestrian access to the middle school and to close a gap in the sidewalk network. Improvements will also include retaining walls to minimize property impacts, pavement replacement, storm system upgrades, pedestrian ramps, and rapid rectangular flashing beacon (RRFB) crossings.

Construction is anticipated in spring 2024.


Activities to Date: 

  • 04/27/22 - Open House held at Harbor Ridge Middle School.
  • 06/10/22 - Utility locates/paint markings for upcoming investigative boring locations.  
  • 06/23/22 - Tree evaluation by arborist.
  • 07/01/22 - Pothole existing utilities. 
  • 07/05/22  - Investigative borings.
  • 09/20/22 - Field observations to determine infiltration rate of the soil.
  • 04/14/23 - Design is at 90%.
  • 05/2023  - Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) work began.

Primary Project Contact:

Stephanie Seibel, P.E., Associate Engineer  

253-853-7626

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Project Description: 

The project consists of a new 5,500 sf Public Works Operations Building. The project site work, paving, landscape, and infrastructure (Phase 1) was completed in 2021. The project is scheduled to have construction completed by the end of February 2024.


Construction Activities to Date:

  • 05/15/23 - Project Start, Contractor (Pease & Sons) mobilized onsite.
  • 06/09/23 - Footing foundation work completed. Forms installed.
  • 06/13/23 - Footings poured after installation of reinforced steel.
  • 07/25/23 - Concrete floor slab poured.
  • 07/26/23 - Concrete floor sealant and saw cuts for stress relief.
  • 07/31/23 - Ongoing framing of wall and roof sections.
  • 08/04/23 - Installation of structural posts.

Proposed Construction Activity Schedule (as of 08/04/23)

  • 08/15/23-08/17/23 - Crane placement of preconstruction walls, trusses, and roof sheathing.
  • 08/24/23 - Roof and building dried in.
  • 09/01/23 - Completion of interior walls.
  • 09/29/23 - Completion of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in.

Primary Project Contact: 

Dean Zavack, P.E., Senior Engineer

253-853-7637

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Project Description:

The City is working with consultant Carollo Engineers to complete the design then construct a new watermain in Soundview Dr. and Hollycroft St. Improvements will include removing approximately 6,400 linear feet (LF) of 8-inch asbestos-cement (AC) and 10-inch thin-walled polyvinyl chloride (PVC) watermain in Soundview Dr. between Erickson St. and Carl's Jr., and in Hollycroft St. between Soundview Dr. to Reid Dr.


This project will be resolving a series of operational issues for the water system in Soundview Dr. while also removing all of the aging and soft asbestos-cement watermain within Soundview Dr. 


Construction is anticipated in 2024.


Activities to Date:

  • 05/22/23 - Project kick-off meeting held.
  • 05/22/23 - Utility locates/paint markings began for survey and upcoming investigative boring locations.
  • 05/22/23 - Project topographic survey began.
  • 06/08/23 - Survey work completed through 07/23/23.
  • 08/04/23 - Design underway.

Primary Project Contact:

Stephanie Seibel, P.E., Associate Engineer  

253-853-7626

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