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.