The VRFA is diligently working with the architect on the Lakeland Fire Station. The construction documents are 90% completed and permitting for water, septic, conditional use and the SEPA determination are all in the pipeline with the appropriate agencies. The City of Auburn has received public comment on the proposed use and will be scheduling a time to appear before their Hearing Examiner in the next month. Weekly meetings between VRFA staff and the architect (Ed McManamna of Rice Fergus Miller) and Project Manager (Paul Berry of Harris and Associates) continue. Work is focused on refining the final specifications and reviewing the schedule. Concurrently we have started the design development process for South Auburn Station 32 which is an extensive remodel of the existing building.
Significant events and the approximate the timelines are as follows:
Lakeland Station:
Final Design cost estimation in mid-June
Preparation of Bid Documents in June/July
Bid Project in August
Select Contractor in September
Notice to proceed with construction in Early October.
Photo’s
Left side is the public notice sign on the Lakeland site.
Center is the test hole for the septic as required by Pierce County Health Department
Right is a site view looking from the west to the east. |
