The project consists of reconstruction of the street and utilities on Third Street from Depot Avenue to Oak Avenue, Main Avenue from Second Street to Fifth Street, Railroad Avenue from Dows Street to Essex Street, Essex Street from Railroad Avenue to Granite Avenue and Granite Avenue from Essex Street to First Street. Portions of this project were previously constructed in 2018 and 2019.
Project Information
First Rate Excavate has removed asphalt to the north side of Steve’s Electric on Main Avenue and to the east side of First Bank and Trust along 4th Street. The temporary water services have been connected for those affected by the utility improvements. They have replaced the existing clay sewer with a new PVC sewer main from 4th Street to Steve’s Electric. First Rate has also installed new storm sewer across Main Avenue and have begun watermain installation going north from 3rd Street.
Next, First Rate will install a sanitary sewer main east of Main Avenue along 4th Street. The installation and reconnecting of sanitary sewer services will also be taking place. They will continue to install the watermain along both Main Avenue and 4th Street as well. Finally, once the bacteria test has passed, First Rate will begin reconnecting the water services.
Sayre Associates, Inc. is providing the construction administration and on-site observation for the project. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Cole Gebhart or Doug Hoy. Their contact information is to the left.
Construction bulletins will detail the progress of the project as it is constructed and is distributed every two weeks on Monday. To be placed on the email distribution list, call Carrie at (605) 332-7211 or email .
Original Bid Price: $3,383,601.18
New Completion Date: November 15, 2020
Sayre Associates is a private engineering firm hired by the City of Garretson to provide construction updates and administration for this project. Please contact the project team members below with any questions or concerns.
Sayre Associates Project Engineers
Cole Gebhart Cell: (605) 321-3868; Office: (605) 332-7211 or Doug Hoy Cell: (605) 940-1055;
Office: (605) 332-7211
City of Garretson Utilities Superintendent Craig Nussbaum Phone: (605) 594-6723
First Rate Excavate, Inc. Contractor
Jason Snyders Cell: (605) 351-2561
Office: (605) 331-5626
