This week we continued working with our Soils Engineer, EVMWD, the Contractor and our Civil Engineer on the project to develop and implement several important modifications to the site and grading plan. We will be lowering the site elevation and completely eliminating the upper MSE retaining wall, and the square footage of the lower MSE retaining walls. These modifications will also eliminate the need for, or relocate several very expensive underground drainage elements to further reduce construction costs. As we proceed, the need for our budgeted 10% contingency for unforeseen conditions continues to be greatly reduced. We therefore continue to improve our budget position and reduce costs so that we can construct the project within the $2.2 million dollars approved by the members will enjoy for decades. Click here to view more information about MSE retaining walls that we will be building onsite. These Mechanically Stabilized Earth walls will allow us to transform a formerly unusable piece of land into a very functional park that our members will enjoy for decades.
