Projects

Gear Ave. Trail Extension Project – Phase 2

The Gear Ave. Trail Extension Project involves the extension of the paved trail along the east side of Gear Avenue from the US 34 SE ramp to the north across US 34 via the existing Gear Avenue bridge, then continuing within the recently acquired right-of-way through the Westland Mall parking lot. The project includes regrading along Gear Ave and modifications to the Gear Avenue bridge to accommodate the trail extension, milling and asphalt overlay and raised median reconstruction through the parking lot, and associated stormwater conveyance modifications.

Comprehensive Plan Update

The City has entered into a contract with Bolten-Menk to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan.  The Comprehensive Plan is a document designed to guide the future actions of a city. The comprehensive plan also presents a vision for the future with long-range goals and objectives for all activities that affect the local government. This includes guidance on how to make decisions on public and private land development proposals, the expenditure of public funds, and issues of pressing concern. Most plans are written to provide direction for ten to twenty years after their adoption. Updating West Burlington’s Comprehensive Plan will develop a unified vision among community members, elected officials, and the community.  The current Comprehensive Plan is outdated and does not provide a long-range vision or goals for the City. Bolten-Menk will use a variety of tools to gain public input.

WATER TOWER PROJECT

Improvements include the construction of a 500,000 gallon composite style water tower at 2000 W. Mt. Pleasant St. The project will also include the installation of approximately 4,400 feet of water main and 530 feet of storm sewer.

DES MOINES COUNTY LANDFILL SEWER AND LIFT STATION PROJECT

This project includes the extension of the City's sanitary sewer and construction of a lift station to serve the Des Moines County Landfill.  The Landfill will reimburse the City for the project costand use of the City's sanitary sewer system.

LUERS PARK WATER RESOURCE RESTORATION SPONSORED PROJECT

The project generally includes approximately 443 feet of stream restoration, 708 SY of permeable paver installation, 65 SY of concrete pavement, 205 SY of sidewalk, 701 LF of water main, and other miscellaneous items.