Proposed 180-Day Road Closure for Gordon Road Public Engagement Opportunity
Proposed 180-Day Road Closure for Gordon Road Public Engagement Opportunity
The purpose of this public engagement opportunity is to allow members of the public to review the requested road closure information and provide feedback during the two-week public comment period (April 12 to April 26, 2021). Additionally, the date of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Regular Meeting when the closure request is to be considered and the process for public participation at a BOCC Regular Meeting is available for those who wish to speak before the BOCC on this matter.
A temporary 180-day road closure for a small section of Gordon Road is necessary to perform work for the South County Potable (Drinking) Water Booster Pump Station Project. The road will be closed during construction of a new water line to connect the existing drinking water main at Big Bend Road to a new water booster pump station planned on Gordon Road. The pump station will help relieve low water pressure issues occurring in South County.
In accordance with BOCC Policy 09.01.01.01, which requires a public meeting for road closures of more than thirty (30) consecutive days, the purpose of this virtual public engagement is to provide the following information and allow for a two-week public comment period:
- Overview of the requested road closure, including the road closure timeline and proposed detour(s)
- Date of the BOCC meeting when the closure request is to be considered
- Process for citizen participation at the BOCC Regular Meeting, including County contact information for staff and Commissioners, as well as the process to have graphics and video cleared for presentation to the BOCC.
In addition to noticing this virtual public engagement opportunity as required by Board Policy 09.03.06.00, residents and businesses within the construction zone on Gordon Road will be contacted individually to discuss property access needs and accommodations before the work begins later this year.