Construction Update – July 20, 2010

Site work at Edgewater has continued over the past few months and the crew has even begun the installation process for the stormwater system. Grading has also gotten under way and these areas provide a welcome glimpse into the future community.

Please consult the site map below to reference photo location and direction.

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We’ll start this update with a view of the job site entrace. The remnants of a portion of Allegheny Ave. can be seen on the right side of the photo. The two white buildings on the right side are part of our new sales center, where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the best new community in the area.

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On the left side of the opening photo, the beginning stages of the stormwater system installation can be seen. These two shots provide a closer look at that area and show the large black pipe with some gravel already placed on top.

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Before moving further into the site, we’ll take a look at the very early stages of installation for a utility line. As an excavator is at work, helping to clear the trench, place the pipe and place backfill.

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Here is a shot of some of the concrete and other material that has been removed from the former industrial site.

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As we begin to move around the rest of the site, let’s get back to the stormwater system. A trench box was used in this location to uphold the integrity of the trench walls and make it easier to place the pipe. Also, notice the gravel fill on top of the pipe which is used for protection for when the trench is eventually backfilled.

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A wider look at the area from the last series of photos provides a good look at the Southern part of the site. First Street will eventually connect to Edgewater in the far left corner of these shots.

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Another facet to the stormwater installation can be seen in this group of photos. Above are manhole and inlet structures, which are necessary to help manage the water flow and provide access for maintenance purposes. The third shot helps to illustrate the complex network that helps the system to efficiently operate.

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These shots were taken of the area that will soon be home to the College Ave. extension. Notice the gradework in the second photo as you can see the new road beginning to take shape.

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Here is an adjacent view from the last series of photos. Running up the right side of the photo will be College Ave., with Second Street running across the middle of the shot creating an intersection. Click on the photo to get a closer look at the preliminary stages in creating these roads.

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These photos provide the best look at the future of Edgewater as it strives to become a part of the existing Oakmont community. These shots show the extension of Second Street through the middle of Edgewater.

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Here are some views of the Allegheny River, this are will become the signature of the new development at Edgewater.

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To close this update, we’ll take a look at the new Sales Center that is set to open in the coming weeks. This will be the place to talk to a sales representative about the community or just grab some more information. Stay tuned as there will be another update when the center is open for business.

Be sure to check back soon for more updates. For further information, please contact the Edgewater team at (412) 877-1055.

All photos can be viewed in a larger size in the gallery below.