Saturday, October 20

Work will continue on the Kendal construction site on Saturday, October 20.

No blasting October 15 and 16

There will be no blasting on the Kendal construction site on Monday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 16.

Storm Update

Kendal at Lexington staff spent this fair weather day conferring with representatives from the City of Lexington, Rockbridge County, Dominion Power, Spectrum engineers, and the Nielsen construction team to evaluate the impact of yesterday’s torrential rains on our construction project.  We have been very fortunate to have experienced limited damage. 

We expect that recommendations regarding our storm water management system to be forthcoming and electrical repair work on our campus to occur next week.  We will provide additional information as it becomes available. 

Statement of Kendal at Lexington Regarding Flooding Due to Heavy Rain

October 11, 2018

3:00 pm

Due to the unusual amount of rainfall, there has been a breach of water retention mechanisms on Kendal’s construction worksite and water is flowing into some neighboring areas. Kendal at Lexington regrets this situation and is actively working with the City of Lexington, project contractors and engineers to assess and alleviate the issue.

Per requirements, sediment basins are designed to contain 134 cubic yards of water per acre of disturbed area. The water management installations were designed in excess of that requirement.  It is suspected the torrential rains we received today were of an historic nature and exceed expectations.

Kendal at Lexington’s property has been affected as well.  All hands are on deck to address the situation.

Please contact Executive Director Mina Tepper at (540) 463-1910 with questions or concerns.  Updates will be posted on the blog at http://kalexmasterplanupdate.blogspot.com.

Blasting today, Monday, October 8

One blasting event is scheduled for today, Monday, October 8, at 2:00 p.m. near the center of the loop road.

No blasting on Friday, October 5

No blasting today.

Kendal's Construction Update Blog

This blog was created to post photos and updates of the progress on our current expansion and renovation project.  We have discovered that this is not an ideal venue for communicating time sensitive information as it only updates once a day.  Blasting notices will continue to be posted as promised, but please make sure you are included in the e-mail or text list if you want timely notices.  You can contact Becky Edmondson at bjedmondson@kalex.kendal.org or (540) 458-3782 to be added to these lists.

Stay tuned for more interesting information about the construction project!

Blasting today, October 3

Blasting is anticipated at approximately 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. today, October 3, near Rebel Ridge.

No blasting today Oct. 2nd at Kendal site

There will be no blasting today, Oct. 2nd.

Blasting today, October 1

Blasting will be conducted near Rebel Ridge today at approximately 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

No blasting today, September 28

No blasting today, Friday, September 28, at the Kendal construction site.

Additional blast scheduled for September 26

An additional blast event will be conducted at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Rebel Ridge.

Blasting today 9/26 on Rebel Ridge

Blasting today, 9/26, approximately 11:00 and 2:00 on Rebel Ridge

Blasting today Sept. 25th on Rebel Ridge approximately 11:30 and 2:00

Blasting today Sept. 25th on Rebel Ridge approximately 11:30 and 2:00 at Kendal

No blasting September 24

No blasting will be conducted at Kendal today, September 24.

Blasting today, September 20 at Kendal

Blasting will be conducted today, Thursday, September 20, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. by Rebel Ridge.

Work behind Rebel Ridge

The construction crew will be drilling near Rebel Ridge tomorrow, Wednesday, September 19, and we anticipate blasting on Thursday, September 20.  We will have more information after drilling is completed about specific days/times. 

No blasting today, September 18

No blasting will be conducted at the Kendal construction site today, Tuesday, September 18.

No blasting today, September 14

No blasting today, September 13

There will be no blasting today, Thursday, September 13, on the Kendal construction site.

Blasting today, September 12

Blasting will be conducted today, September 12, at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. near Springlot Drive.

Blasting today, September 11

Blasting will be conducted today at noon near the Borden Center.

No blasting today, September 10

There will be no blasting at Kendal today, Monday, September 10.

Working on Saturday, September 8

Construction work will continue on Saturday, September 8.

No blasting on Friday, September 7

No blasting on Friday, September 7, at Kendal.

Blasting today, September 5

Blasting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. today behind the Borden Center.

Blasting today, September 4

Blasting is scheduled for today, Tuesday, September 4, at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. near Springlot Drive.

Blasting cancelled today

Blasting is cancelled for today, August 31.

August 30 blasting postponed to August 31

The contractors have just notified us that the blasting scheduled for August 30 has been postponed until August 31.

Blasting scheduled for Thursday, August 30

On Thursday, August 30, blasting will be conducted near Springlot Drive on the Kendal campus at 10:00 a.m., 12 noon, and 2:30 p.m.

No blasting today, Wednesday, 8/29 at Kendal

There will be no blasting today at Kendal. Wednesday,  8/29.

Construction update 8/28

 

 

 

 

 

 

The construction crews have identified a rock formation that must be removed in order to install sewer and water infrastructure in an area on the Kendal property that abuts the homes on Rebel Ridge Road.  Having weighed the options, it has been determined that blasting will be used to remove the rock.  

The contractor has made arrangements for additional surveys to be conducted on the homes located at 112, 110, 108, 106, and 104 Rebel Ridge Road even though they are located outside the 300 foot blast radius.  The surveyors plan to be in the neighborhood on Friday, August 31^st to perform the surveys.

Blasting is likely to begin after Labor Day and will continue intermittently for about two weeks.  The blasting contractor will adhere to all previously established blasting protocols. 

Regular updates regarding blasting activity are communicated via the Kendal Construction Blog and using email and text messaging.  To receive communications from Kendal please provide your email address and/or phone number for texting to Julia Skare, the Owners Representative for Kendal.  Julia may be reached by phone at 434-390-8956 or by email at juliaskare@gmail.com.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to Julia if you have questions or concerns regarding the project.

The construction crew will be working on Saturday, August 25th

The construction crew will be working on Saturday, August 25th

Saturday, August 18

Weather permitting, work will continue on the Kendal construction site on Saturday, August 18.

No blasting until further notice

There will be no blasting at the Kendal construction site until further notice.

Blasting today at the Kendal site approx. 11 and 2

Blasting today Wed. 8/15 at the Kendal site approximately 11:00 and 2:00

Blasting today, August 14

Blasting will be conducted at Kendal today at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. near Springlot Drive (close to the Webster Center.)

Blasting postponed until Tuesday, August 14

The blasting event that was scheduled for today has been postponed until tomorrow, Tuesday, August 14.  This will be conducted close to Springlot Drive which is close to the Webster Center on the Kendal campus.

Blasting anticipated next week

Blasting is expected near Springlot Drive next week.  More details as they become available.

Work on Saturday, August 10

The construction crew will be working on Saturday, August 10.

Construction Update August 10, 2018

Excavation for the Cottages and Main Facility sites continues.

 

Installation of water main has begun for the Cottages, several cottage pad sites are complete, and the first foundation is planned to be poured August 10. 

 

Work to break up the rock on Sediment Basin #2 (Rebel Ridge area) continues. The excavation of the pond is expected to continue for the next couple of weeks.

 

Blasting is expected to resume the week of August 13, with the blast to take place in the vicinity of  the Cottage site construction trailer.  

 

A determination as to additional need for blasting for the stormwater, sanitary and water main installation at the east end of the property (Rebel Ridge area) and adjacent to the Health Centers is pending. All options are being considered. 

Work on Saturday, August 4

Weather permitting, work will continue on the Kendal construction site on Saturday, August 4.

Construction work on Saturday, July 28

Work will continue at the Kendal construction site on Saturday, July 28.

No blasting July 24 - 28

Blasting at the Kendal construction site behind Rebel Ridge Road has been completed, barring any unforeseen issues.  Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

No blasting today at the Kendal site 7/23

No blasting today at the Kendal site. 7/23 Monday

Blasting at approximately 12:00 today July 20 at the Kendal site

Blasting at approximately 12:00 today July 20 at the Kendal site

Blasting approximately 10:30 at the Kendal site today, July 20th Friday

Blasting approximately 10:30 at the Kendal site today, July 20th Friday

Blasting today Friday. 7/20 approximately 11:00 and 1:00

Friday 7/20.  Blasting today approximately 11:00 and 1:00 at the Kendal site.

No blasting today at the Kendal site. Thurs. 7/19

There will be no blasting today at the Kendal site. Thurs. 7/19

2:30 pm blasting event canceled

The blasting scheduled for today, Wednesday, July 18, at 2:30 p.m. has been canceled.

Blasting Wed. 7/18 approximately 12:50 at Kendal site

Wed. 7/18. Blasting approximately 12:50 at Kendal site

Wed. 7/18, Blasting approximately at 10:30 at Kendal site

Wed. 7/18, blasting approximately at 10:30 at the Kendal site

Blasting today 7/18 at Kendal. Approx. 10:30, 1:00 and 2:30

There will be blasting today Wed. 7/18 at the Kendal site. Approximately 10:30, 1:00 and 2:30

No blasting today at Kendal Tues. 7/17

No blasting today at Kendal site Tues. 7/17

We are finished blasting for today 7/16

We are finished blasting for today at the Kendal site 7/16

Blasting approximately 10:30 at Kendal site Mon. 7/16

Blasting at the Kendal site approximately 10:30 today 7/16

Blasting today July 16, 2018 Aprroximately 10:30, 1:00 and 3:30

Blasting today July 16th at the Kendal site. Approximately 10:30, 1:00 and 3:30

Saturday construction July 14th from 8-5

There will be construction going on at the Kendal Site this Saturday July 14th from 8-5

Blasting this afternoon July 13th has been cancelled

Blasting is cancelled for this afternoon July 13th. 

Blasting will occur approximately 11:00 today July 13th

Blasting will occur approximately 11:00 today July 13th

Blasting today 7/13

There will be blasting at the Kendal Site approximately at 11:30 and 2:30 today 7/13.

No blasting today, Thursday, July 12

Blasting will NOT occur today, Thursday, July 12, on the Kendal construction site.

Blasting approximately at 3:30 today

Blasting will occur approximately at 3:30 at the Kendal construction site today

Blasting will occur

Blasting will occur today, Wednesday, July 11, at approximately 12 noon.

Blasting today July 11th

Blasting will occur today Wednesday, July 11th, approximately 12 noon and 3:30 p.m. at the Kendal Construction site.

No blasting today, July 10

Blasting will not occur today, Tuesday, July 10, on the Kendal construction site.

July 9 Second Blast at 2:30 p.m.

A second blast will occur today, July 9, at 2:30 p.m.

Blasting today, July 9, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Blasting today, July 9, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Blasting today, Monday, July 9

Today, Monday, July 9, blasting is expected to occur at approximately 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the Kendal construction site.

Construction work on Saturday, July 7

Work will continue on Sunrise Ridge this Saturday, July 7.

No blasting today, Friday, July 6

Blasting will not occur today, Friday, July 6, on the Kendal construction site.

No blasting today, July 5

Blasting will not occur today, Thursday, July 5, on the Kendal construction site.

Stop Work Orders Rescinded

General work at Kendal will resume on July 2.  Blasting may resume on July 5, with the following conditions:


Kendal will:

• continue notifications by e-mail and blog postings,
• add text messaging upon request,*
• send messages in the morning with anticipated blast times,
• send follow-up messages approximately 20 minutes prior to each blast.

The contractor will:

• replace the siren with an air horn and increase the decibel level,
• limit the number of bores of each blasting round, 
• place a minimum of two feet of overburden (soil to deaden the impact) on top of the blasting round, and
• cover the overburden with two layers of blast matting prior to detonation.

*If you would like to be added to the text notification group, please contact Becky Edmondson at bjedmondson@kalex.kendal.org.

No Saturday work

There will be no construction work at Kendal on Saturday, June 30.

Work at Kendal June 23

There will be no work in the City of Lexington this Saturday, but the contractors will be working on the sediment basin #3 on Kendal property located in Rockbridge County behind Sycamore Lane.

Additional methods of communication

Dear Neighbor,

 

In addition to posting construction updates, including blasting information, on the Kendal blog and sending e-mails, Kendal will offer texting as an additional option to receive notices regarding blasting at Kendal.  Kendal will need to have your cell phone number to be able to send the texts.*

 

Additionally, if you do not use e-mail, the internet or texts, please notify us if you would like a phone call to receive the information.  Again, please provide your phone number.*

 

Identical information will be provided through all of these methods.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Mina Tepper

Executive Director

 

 

*Please contact Becky Edmondson to add your phone number to a group text and/or phone call list.  You can reach her by phone at (540) 458-3782 or by e-mail at bjedmondson@kalex.kendal.org. Please indicate your preference of text or phone call notification.

Blasting incident report

At the time of the last posting, Kendal misunderstood the investigation process.  The Fire Marshal is responsible for the investigation and will prepare the official report.

Blasting incident on June 13

Kendal at Lexington is committed to carrying out construction and renovations on our campus in the safest possible manner. Yesterday when Nielsen Builders informed us that a blast did not go as planned, we immediately halted all further work and began investigating what had gone wrong.  We are deeply thankful that no injuries resulted from this mishap, and we are working to determine what caused the problem.

 

We were grateful to have the expertise of the Fire Marshal on site at the time, and before the blast Kendal had been assured that all safety requirements had been taken into account. The impact of this event on our neighbors' sense of safety and well-being is a very serious issue, and we will be communicating with them about what happened before work resumes.

 

We have directed Nielsen Builders to advise Kendal of the result of their investigation, and we expect to receive that information by close of business on Friday, June 15. We will not allow any further blasting until we can ensure that it can be done in a completely safe and controlled manner.

Again, our apologies.

Blasting suspended at Kendal 6 13 18

At today’s event all protocols, including the use of warning sirens, were followed, but there was an unexpected occurrence with the blast. The Fire Marshal was present and is assisting with an investigation.   All blasting has been suspended until the investigation is complete and we are comfortable that we are proceeding safely. 

 

Our apologies to our neighbors.

Blasting today, June 13, at approximately 2:00 p.m.

The contractors have informed us that they plan to blast at Detention Basin #2 (behind Rebel Ridge) today at approximately 2:00 p.m., weather permitting.

Blasting planned for today, June 12, has been cancelled.

Due to the mud, there will be no blasting at Kendal today.

No blasting on June 7 or June 8

The contractors will not be conducting any blasting today or tomorrow.

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE June 6

The blast today will occur at approximately noon.

June 6 Construction Update

The contractors have notified us that they will be blasting at approximately 3:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 6.

Construction update June 4

There will be one blast today at approximately 3 p.m. at Detention Basin #1 (near Confederate Cove).

 

Since it has finally stopped raining, additional blasts will most likely occur this week.  Details as soon as they become available.

No blasting today, June 1

The contractors have just informed us that there will be no blasting today, Friday, June 1.

Detention Basin #1 near Confederate Cove

Due to the unusual amount of rain, there may be several more small blasting events before the detention basin can be completed.

Construction update, May 31

We anticipate blasting today, Thursday, May 31, in the afternoon.  The time will depend upon the weather.

Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

Construction Update May 30

The contractors are planning to conduct one blast today in Detention Basin #1 (by Confederate Cove), if the rain holds off.  They anticipate that it will occur at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Blasting today, May 29

The contractors have just notified us that they will proceed with blasting this afternoon, most likely between 2 and 3 p.m.  If we get additional information prior to the blast, I will pass it along.

For safety reasons

Just a quick reminder . . .

 

We will all be spending more time outside as the weather improves and children are out of school for the summer.   It is important for everyone’s safety that all of us avoid the Kendal construction area.  No unauthorized visitors should be on any portion of the site that is fenced and/or marked No Trespassing.

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Construction Update May 24

There will be no blasting on the construction site at Kendal tomorrow, May 25.  

All work will be suspended on Monday, May 28, for the Memorial Day holiday.

Construction Update May 23

There will be no blasting today, Wednesday, May 23.  We anticipate that there will be blasting tomorrow;  more information as it becomes available.

No blasting, Tuesday, May 22

The contractors report, as of 9:00 a.m. this morning, that no blasting is planned for today, Tuesday, May 22.

Blasting Information

 

Upcoming Blasting:

Blasting is scheduled for the week of May 21-25, 2018.  Blasting is expected to occur near Sycamore Lane, Confederate Cove and Rebel Ridge.  All is dependent on weather, site conditions and equipment.

 

Time of Day:

Blasting events are planned between the hours of 9AM to 4PM in accordance with the permit.  Only under unusual circumstances and with the approval of the Fire Marshal would blasting occur outside of this range.

 

The timing and frequency of the blasting events are determined daily and may change due to factors such as weather, site conditions and equipment.

 

Warning Sirens:

Sirens are sounded prior to and after each blast event.  The sirens are intended to clear the site work zone (300’ radius).

 

Sirens may not be heard by persons outside the work zone.  Conditions such as distance, wind, topography and location of the blast may make the siren inaudible to persons outside this work zone.

 

Compliance:

Blasting events are monitored for regulatory compliance by the City of Lexington Fire Marshal and/or City of Lexington Building Official.

 

The blasting company has controlled and limited the size of each blasting event to be within approved regulatory guidelines

 

Blasting occurs only when alternate solutions have been explored and blasting has been determined to be the better alternative.

 

Individual neighbor concerns are being logged, acknowledged and attempts at contact have been made.  Follow up contacts have occurred.

 

Contact for Questions or Concerns:  Julia Skare, Kendal’s Project Owner’s Representative, 434-390-8956, juliaskare@gmail.com

 

Updates are available at:  http://kalexmasterplanupdate.blogspot.com

Construction Update for Monday, May 18

Blasting is scheduled to occur on the property behind Sycamore Lane (on the Kendal Campus) on Monday, May 21, at approximately 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.

No blasting today, Friday, May 18

Due to weather conditions, there will be no blasting at Kendal today, May 18.

Construction Update May 17

The contractors have informed us that there will be no blasting today, Thursday, May 17.

Construction Update May 7, 2018

The contractors have notified us that, weather permitting, they anticipate two blasting events tomorrow, May 8.  The first will take place at approximately 11:30 a.m. and the second is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

 

Thank you again for your patience.

No blasting on Friday, May 4, 2018

There will be no blasting on Friday, May 4, 2018.

Update May 3, 2018

To date, blasting has occurred only twice, with both occurrences on Tuesday of this week – one in the late morning and another in the afternoon. The seismographic readings were significantly below advisable limits.  Lexington professionals responsible for the oversight of such events were present. 

 

There was no blasting yesterday and, weather and conditions permitting, blasting is planned for today at approximately 11:00 a.m. 

Update May 2, 2018

Weather permitting, blasting will continue for the remainder of the week and into next week.

Blasting Update, Wednesday, April 25

Notice to Kendal Residents and Neighbors

Blasting Update

Wednesday, April 25th

In the process of developing the water management system, it has become necessary to remove rock by blasting.  The blasting will be occurring on the northwest area of our campus in the area abutting Confederate Cove.  The blasting may begin as early as Friday, April 27^th at this location.  Weather permitting, blasting may occur periodically throughout the next week.  Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

Just before the contractor conducts the blast, a siren will be sounded.  There will be three (3) short 20 second blows before each blast.  When the blast is completed, one long horn will be sounded as the all clear signal after which normal work will resume.

Please be reminded that fences currently demark the work site.  “No Trespassing” signs have also been posted.  For your personal safety and wellbeing, please do not enter the work areas without permission and appropriate safety equipment. 

Kendal regrets this inconvenience and thanks you in advance for your patience.  If you have any particular questions or concerns, please contact Julia Skare, Kendal’s owner’s representative at juliaskare@gmail.com or 434-390-8956.

Fences

The quiet phase of our expansion and renovation project is over!  With the approval from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in hand, Kendal at Lexington is marching forward in double time. 

 

Many fences have popped up all over the property.  Some of the fences are erected for safety reasons, demarking the construction zones and are intended to discourage individuals from entering the area without permission and safety equipment.  A second set of silt fences are being built to limit the undesired movement of soil. 

 

And, as you can see, the relocation of soil has begun.  Among the first projects to be tackled is the development of the protective storm water drainage and detention basin system on the portion of the property located in the City of Lexington. 

 

You may also notice the creation of a temporary roadway extending from the ridge towards Kendal Drive and then looping around behind the first Sycamore Lane cottage towards the newly acquired property.  This is the route that will be used to relocate the excess soil on the property behind the cottages.

 

In preparation for the additions to the Borden and Webster Centers and the new cottage construction on the ridge, substantial utility work is being addressed involving the relocation and installation of gas, water, and electrical lines. 

 

We ask for your patience.  It will be several months of noisy, dusty, soil relocation before the new construction begins.  Stay tuned.

Site work begins

We are officially in "build mode" this week.  Silt fences are being installed, and soil relocation will begin shortly.  Preparation of the water detention ponds will be the first order of business.

Update - April 4, 2018

Construction Update

Wednesday, April 04, 2018

 

With approval from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Kendal at Lexington will be moving from the quiet, planning phase to the active, dusty, and noisy site development phase.  Heavy equipment has begun to arrive.  We can look forward to the construction of silt fences and the sound of trucks relocating excess soil. 

During the construction, Kendal residents may expect to have the water turned off on about three occasions in the near future, with the first occurring as soon as Tuesday, April 10^th.  We anticipate that the water may be shut off for as long as 4 hours between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM.  At this time, we are uncertain as to the areas that will be without water; we will let you know the specifics as soon as we receive the final plans.

Please be patient with us.

DEQ approval

Late Friday afternoon we received word from the Department of Environmental Quality that our project has been approved!!!

 

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Pre-construction Home Surveys

Construction will soon be underway at Kendal at Lexington.  Blasting may or may not be necessary, but in case it is, VCE, Inc. has been hired by Blue Ridge Rock Services to perform pre-construction surveys on specific homes surrounding the construction project.  Engineers from Spectrum Design have determined which homes will be surveyed.

A pre-construction survey consists of documenting the current condition of the interior and exterior of a home prior to blasting using still photographs, diagrams or video.  This service is performed at no cost to the owner and benefits both the property owner and the construction company by providing a benchmark if any changes in the condition have occurred.  Of course, owners have the right to refuse the inspection.

If you have received a letter regarding these inspections, please contact VCE as soon as possible to schedule your survey.  If you have not been contacted, no action is necessary at this time.