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 Capital Construction Projects Update

September 3, 2010

 

Judicial Center 

  • Sheriff’s Department has occupied the Law Enforcement Center (LEC).

  • Jail occupancy is delayed until smoke evacuation system is installed.

  • Working with Sheriff to allow Jail Annex inmates to be moved in to new facility so as not to delay contractor from tearing down old annex.

  • Progress remains on schedule for the Courthouse to be completed by December 2010.  Occupancy is planned for February 2011.

  • Currently, the construction contract is 96% complete.

  • Interior finishing on the Courthouse first floor is underway.

  • Remaining Courthouse furniture being planned for purchase.

 

Judicial Center Road Improvements

  • New road and NC 65/87 intersection upgrades will improve access, safety and mobility to the east side of the Judicial Center campus.

  • The County, Town of Wentworth and NCDOT are partnering to complete this project in Spring 2011.

  • The County’s portion of the total project costs is estimated at $265,000 (cost is budgeted).

  • The design phase is nearing completion and NCDOT will review and approve construction plans and bid project in October 2010. NCDOT will bid and build roadway.

 

Animal Shelter

  • The site has been cleared and erosion controls installed.

  • The building pad has been graded to proper elevation.

  • Footings and foundation walls are complete.

  • Underground plumbing and electrical are complete.

  • Contractor preparing to poor floor slab.

  • Project is 21 days behind due to wet weather. Contractor has indicated that he can make up time so project will be on schedule to be completed February 2011.

  • City of Eden has given County notice that they do not plan on participating in the operation of the shelter. Reidsville is on board.  We have budgeted $32,500 and $38,500 respectively for Eden and Reidsville’s participation.

 

Western EMS Base

  • Site development is complete.

  • The project is ready to advance into design upon selection of an Architect. 

  • The current project budget is $800,000.

 

School Roof Replacements

  • 2010 school roof replacement program successfully completed for the Bus Garage, Moss Street Elementary, South End Elementary, McMichael High and Rockingham County High.

 

Rockingham County High School Natatorium

  • The contractor has begun emergency structural repairs to stabilize the roof deck.

  • The School Board voted to rehabilitate the building when funds ($1.2 million) are available.

 

Madison-Mayodan Library

  • LS3P Architects has been contracted to design a sign to be placed at the site.

  • A contract will be bid to clear the existing brush and shrubs off the site.

  • Sufficient funds donated to complete design and construction documents.

  • Design meetings are scheduled to begin mid-September.

 

RCC Joint Energy Conservation Grant

  • RCC has invited the County to partner on grant proposal to secure Stimulus funding for electrical upgrades that will reduce energy consumption.

  • The County will be proposing a $10,000 project to convert Governmental Center light fixtures to LED lights.

  • Grant has been submitted to State Energy Office.

 

Sunflower Road 8 Inch Sewer Line

  • The $420,000 construction contract is 50% complete and on schedule to be completed November 2010.

  • All force mains completed and gravity fed mains and pump station currently under construction.

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awarded to Rockingham County pays 100% for construction costs.

  • Rockingham County will gain 35 new sewer customers from this project.

 

NC Highway 65/87 12 Inch Water Line

  • Rockingham County is partnering with Dan River Water, Inc. and Town of Wentworth to upgrade existing 8 inch water line to 12 inch from the elevated water tank west to the Mental Health/Governmental Center entrance.

  • The water line upgrade will improve fire flow protection to the new Judicial Center and improve water supply to existing customers and facilities.

  • The County’s portion of the total project costs is estimated at $256,000. County will use remaining US 220 water and sewer project funds to cover most of this expense.  Balance will be covered with Judicial Center funds.

  • The project’s final design is 80% complete and State approvals are scheduled for October 2010.

  • Project bid in November 2010 with a projected completion date of Summer 2011.

 

County Website

  • First draft of new county web site has been received for review.

  • Website is planned to be fully operational in October 0f 2010.

 

Camp Cherokee Road Waterline

  • Project is now completed