Press Release | Office of the Mayor | Westland Kicks Off Construction Season with Two Infrastructure Improvement Projects

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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Westland Kicks Off Construction Season with Two Infrastructure Improvement Projects

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Westland, MI (March 28, 2019) - On Monday, March 18 2019 City Council approved two major projects to perform services to infrastructure in the city. These projects will replace defective water mains along with a comprehensive preventative maintenance program to lengthen the life of our roads.

Water main replacement will be performed by Bridigare Contractors with the cost to the city not exceeding $883,847. This project aims to replace 4,000 feet of defective pipe dated at 70 years old. Water mains to be replaced are along Cardwell, Floral, and Deering streets north of Warren road until they dead-end. Work performed will be the minimally invasive pipe bursting method, where the new pipe is inserted through the existing pipe. This eliminates the need to remove the old pipe by excavation. Residents will be notified when their water will be shut off to accommodate work being performed. Residents should expect their water to be shut off for no more than 8-10 hours, normally any time between 8 am and 5 pm. Work is slated to begin late April 2019 and is expected to reach completion by the end of July 2019, weather permitting.

Following the restoration of water service to a house, residents should let their water run until it is no longer cloudy and trapped air is removed. Residents should also be aware that after water service is restored, a precautionary boil water advisory is in effect in accordance with the Department of Environmental Quality for a 24 hour period. Please bring water used for drinking or cooking to a full boil for a minimum of one minute.

As part of the City of Westland's five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), City Council has authorized maintenance on roadways under its jurisdiction. Work will be performed by MI Joint & Sealing Inc. and cost to the city shall not exceed $337,100. Location will be determined at a later date. The scope of work to be performed includes cleaning and sealing cracks and joints in pavement with hot rubber asphalt. The intent of this project is preventative maintenance that will prevent water damage to roadways and has proven to be cost effective. Work will be performed on an as needed basis. Residents should expect work to be performed between the months of May 2019 and November 2019, weather permitting.

Repair work will be performed during normal work hours and traffic will have access to streets at all times. Mail delivery and garbage pick-up services will not be affected during this project. Please keep all parked vehicles off the street and sprinklers turned off between 7 am and 7 pm. Once cracks are sealed and traffic cones are removed, residents may begin parking on the streets again.

For more information, please call the Mayor's Office at (734)467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City. Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas. The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities. Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based. They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more. One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards. Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region. Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.