Fire Hydrant Flow Testing

Simplex will be on the Kendal at Lexington campus on Monday morning, July 31, at 8:00 a.m.  They will be “flow testing” the 13 fire hydrants around the campus.  This will involve using a lot of water . . . so you may experience some brown water in your lines.  It will be a little unpleasant, but temporary.

This is the first step of a two-step process.  After the flow for each hydrant is determined, Simplex will come back and sandblast and paint the hydrants.  They use different colors to indicate the flow levels, so the fire department will know what they are able to do with each hydrant.

This is unrelated to any other work on campus and very necessary for our emergency planning.

Your understanding is appreciated.

"Borings" to take place July 25-26-27

Beginning on Tuesday, July 25, contractors will be conducting borings to determine the rock formations, if any, in the areas to be used as rainwater retention areas for the Sunrise Ridge cottages. 

This work will involve some large equipment that will be at the bottom of the Kendal property, and it is a somewhat noisy process.  We anticipate that it will take approximately 2-3 days, and the work may be done between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.

These retention areas are an important part of the project as they will prevent excess water from leaving the Kendal property during heavy rains.

Neighbors invited to view landscaping plans

Kendal at Lexington is committed to keeping our neighbors apprised of plans and actions related to our new building project.  Please join us in Kendal Hall on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.  We will be presenting the landscaping plan for the area surrounding the new cottage development.  

Parking Lot Work Begins Today - July 10, 2017

Work on the parking area in front of the Anderson Building begins today.  There should be no impediment to the traffic flow.  Barriers are set up to deter parking along the outer edge of the circle and to establish a separation between drivers and workmen.  Residents and visitors may continue parking in the parking spots in the center of the parking lot.  Unless otherwise assigned, staff are advised to park in the staff parking lot in front of the Webster Entrance.