Raccoon Point Road lot owners:
I would like to update you on the activity of the chip seal project approved by the lot owners on Raccoon Point Road.
Quick summary: Over 100 payments by lots have been received, the Board has approved moving forward, and the work is planned to commence June 26, 2017.
Details:
- Over 100 payments have been received at the end of May. A surprising number of lots (74) paid in-full, Islanders Bank has agreed the loan for the balance.
- The Board has given final approval to move forward with the project – paperwork for the contractors and loan is being signed.
- Island Excavating (IX) will be preparing the road for the project starting June 26, 2017. The prep work will include substantial additional rock, grading, rolling and ditch clearing.
- Doolittle Construction will follow immediately after IX (literally the next day) and start the chip seal process.
- The project is expected to take 5 working days. We need dry conditions for all this work, so if it rains or the road is not completely dry it will be pushed back. If that happens, we will send an update.
- The road will be accessible during the week of activity. However, delays of up to 10 minutes may occur as equipment temporarily blocks the road; please plan ahead for delays. it would be best to travel before 9am and after 5pm to minimize delays.
- During the road work and for several days after it is complete – PLEASE DRIVE VERY SLOWLY – the road surface will need to set and extra rock removed.
We will provide an update with any significant deviations from the details above.
On a personal note, I’m really looking forward to no dust, reduced mud, and a smoother and safer road. Any questions, please ask.
–Rick Fant