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Most expensive public works projects in U.S. history

The Municipal Posted on August 7, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 7, 2013
top 10 most expensive public works projects US

Big Dig (1992–2006), Boston, Mass. $14.6 billion San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge East Span Replacement (2002–13) San Francisco/Oakland, Calif. $6.3 billion Mon-Fayette Expressway (1993–2013) southwest Pennsylvania/northern West Virginia $5 billion Ohio River Bridges Project (2005–20) Louisville, Ky./southern Indiana $4.1 … Continue reading →

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Bridge project encourages conflict resolution

The Municipal Posted on August 6, 2013 by Dani MolnarAugust 7, 2013
Under construction since 2010, the New Mississippi River Bridge Project should be open for public use by February. At that time, there will still be some minor decorative features to add, and those should be finished in the spring. (Photo provided)

The first new bridge connecting St. Louis, Mo., and Illinois in over 40 years is nearing completion. Currently, one bridge carries traffic for I-64, I-70 and I-55 across the Mississippi River: The new corridor will reroute I-70 off of the … Continue reading →

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A sinking feeling

The Municipal Posted on August 5, 2013 by Julie YoungAugust 7, 2013
One reason for an apparent increase in sinkhole activity is migration to previously undeveloped areas that are at risk for sinkhole events. It’s important to educate developers and residents about the nature of sinkholes and identify potential problem sites that may need attention before a collapse occurs. (Photo provided)

On April 18, south side Chicago resident Ola Oni was heading to work when she saw something that looked like it came straight out of a Stephen King thriller. A large sinkhole had opened in the 9600 block of South … Continue reading →

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Public works’ greatest assets: the right employees

The Municipal Posted on August 1, 2013 by The MunicipalJuly 31, 2013

As we all know, maintaining our infrastructure is a ceaseless task. We spend more and more time developing projects that will last a lifetime, but we know they won’t. So how do make them sustainable? How do we maintain them … Continue reading →

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Water reuse success

The Municipal Posted on July 31, 2013 by Carrie SchmittJuly 31, 2013
Pictured is the cross section of a Rapid Infiltration Basin

Water Conserv II, the largest reuse project of its kind in the world, began 27 years ago through a partnership between Orange County, Fla., and the city of Orlando. Both were faced with a lawsuit that required them to find … Continue reading →

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A sinking feeling

The Municipal Posted on July 30, 2013 by The MunicipalJuly 30, 2013
One reason for an apparent increase in sinkhole activity is migration to previously undeveloped areas that are at risk for sinkhole events. It’s important to educate developers and residents about the nature of sinkholes and identify potential problem sites that may need attention before a collapse occurs. (Photo provided)

It sounds like something out of a Stephen King thriller. Just before 11 p.m. Feb. 28, Jeff Bush lay sleeping in his Seffner, Fla., home when the earth opened below him and swallowed him. Rescue workers, heavy equipment and specialized … Continue reading →

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Bi-state bridge project requires substantial planning

The Municipal Posted on July 23, 2013 by Dani MolnarJuly 23, 2013
The new Downtown Crossing is a cable-stayed bridge that will allow for sweeping views of the already existing Kennedy Bridge and the Louisville Skyline. It will make transport between Indiana and Kentucky much easier. The photo shows a digital rendering of the crossing. (Photo provided)

A massive bridge project between New Albany, Ind., and Louisville, Ky., is designed to make transit between the two towns easier. The entire project has six sections, divided among the two states. Each section has its own design team and … Continue reading →

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APWA: making the grade

The Municipal Posted on May 16, 2013 by Julie YoungMay 1, 2013

National Public Works Week, May 19–25, will be both a celebration of success and a somber review of how much farther U.S. infrastructure improvement and maintenance has to go. On March 19, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the … Continue reading →

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Prevent costly repairs by lessening water hammer

The Municipal Posted on January 9, 2013 by Sarah WrightJanuary 9, 2013
Arlington Heights, Ill., workers place surge suppressors

Water hammer is a common occurrence in water distribution systems and is sparked when fluid is forced to stop or change direction suddenly, such as when a valve closes or a hydrant opens abruptly. When combined with other factors such … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged braun, break, breaks, hammer, hydrants, surge, water, water hammer | 1 Reply

It’s freezing out there

The Municipal Posted on November 29, 2012 by Carrie SchmittNovember 29, 2012
Randall Johnson, head of public works for Tower, Minn.

In northern cities in Alaska, Minnesota and North Dakota, public employees like garbage collectors work outside in temperatures as low as -60 degrees Fahrenheit. Have you ever thought about what it is like to work outdoors when the weather drops … Continue reading →

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HIGH- SPEED CITY

The Municipal Posted on November 16, 2012 by Julie YoungNovember 8, 2012
The city of Chattanooga, Tennessee’s community-owned electric utility, EPB, has given 170,000 people and businesses access to ultrafast, high-speed Internet via a 1 Gig fiber-optic Ethernet network.

Chattanooga installs gigabit Ethernet system Chattanooga, Tenn., is on the cusp of the future thanks to the installation of a $300 million high-speed fiber optic Ethernet system that transformed the southern metropolis into the nation’s first gigabyte city. Mayor Ron … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects, Public Works | Tagged able, chattanooga, city, ethernet, fiber, littlefield, optic | Leave a reply

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