News Release from: Portland Parks & Recreation
PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION TURF RESTORATION WORK TO BEGIN AT WATERFRONT PARK ON MONDAY, 8/27
Posted: August 24th, 2012 9:25 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2012-08/1399/57047/Waterfront_ParkTurf_Renovation_2012.pdf (A map of the turf renovation project. Courtesy: Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland, OR)
Construction Fencing Will Require Caution When Using Path Along Willamette River
After a busy summer season, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will begin work to renovate turf at Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park next Monday, August 27.
Parkgoers will see fencing around the main lawn area from the Morrison Bridge south to the Salmon Springs fountain. This means all trail users on the path next to the river should take care and slow down when necessary to ensure safe passage. Signs to this effect will also go up.
Work is also scheduled to begin on turf near Ankeny Plaza next to the Legacy Fountain (Saturday Market area) on September 17. This specific area is designated for completion by October 5th. Work will include installing synthetic fibers to increase the turf and sand's load-bearing capacity.
The Portland Rose Festival has donated a $100,000 contribution towards the turf project.
Other major festivals have paid for much of the turf renovation work through their permitting fees, including the Shamrock Run, PGSCA Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Oregon Humane Society Doggie Dash, NW Pride Festival, Oregon Brewer's Festival, Special Olympic's/The Bite of Oregon, and the Komen Race for the Cure.
All work is planned to be completed by mid-October. The construction fence will remain in place until the end of December to allow the new turf to establish.
The Morrison Bridge to Salmon Springs work includes:
-Placing construction signage at perimeter of work area identifying work being accomplished and the funding partners.
-Locating and removing irrigation heads to avoid damage during work.
-Removing sod at a depth of 2 inches down the middle of the park in the area between trees.
-Grading to existing utility service connections boxes and match grade at perimeter and bisecting walkways.
-Cutting sod back and matching the grade to the top of utility vaults.
-Installing irrigation heads and adjusting their height to the new grade.
-Installing a temporary construction fence around perimeter of work area to protect new turf until established. Pathways through the work area will be closed during construction. Paths around the perimeter will remain open for users; though caution is advised.
-Final steps will include fertilizing and seeding the sand base area, and seeding the lawn areas under trees (extending to curb and seawall path).
The 90-day turf establishment will consist of mowing and irrigating with an additional application of fertilizer.
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