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NORTHVILLE
NORTHVILLE

Plan for ‘Gateway Project’ presented to council

Representatives from OHM Council members recom- includes evergreens.
Advisors presented the final con- mended using a less expensive ” Resident John Arrowsmith,
cept plan for the Ford Field Park gateway feature then the obelisk Council members recommended using however, said he felt it was “fan-
Accessible Gateway project to which was priced at $75,000 and a less expensive gateway feature tastic to see the gateway plaza
city council members during a less expensive fencing. Council come to life - with the classy
recent meeting. members also noted that stadium then the obelisk which was priced at $75,000. design using wrought iron and
The representatives request- seating is buried under the plaza brick. It takes the beauty of
ed input from the council mem- location and helps stabilize the Northville and extends it fur-
bers regarding the entrance banked area. The next step in the Gateway and Bank Stabilization that the proposed pillars need ther,” he said. Noting the park is
which is proposed to be con- process will be finalizing the Project and up to $16,000 was lights that cast down onto the the start of the future riverwalk,
structed north of the gateway design and using engineering allocated for subconsultant fees sidewalk; multiple outlooks are he said the look and feel of the
plaza with brick pillars and services to prepare a bid for proj- for project engineering. expensive to maintain; the riverwalk is important and
wrought-iron fencing along the ect construction, officials said. During the public comment obelisk looks like “a bird cage - should be consistent along the
Hutton Street sidewalk. The Council members approved a segment of the agenda, resident perhaps the clock from the park route.
Americans With Disabilities com- Consultant Services Agreement Nancy Darga told the council could be used instead.” As a He said drainage at the new
pliant sidewalk will lead from with OHM for $91,146 for engi- members that she had worked licensed landscape architect, she walkway needs to be well man-
the plaza overlook to the ramp neering and bidding support for with the Ford Field team for two noted that the park must have aged to prevent standing water in
entrance. the Ford Field Accessible years. She said her concerns are four-season interest, which the park below.

Wet work

The Department of Public Works in Northville
Township was recently recognized by township
officials during Water and Wastewater
Professional Workforce Week earlier this month.
The recognition was part of the statewide effort
to acknowledge the crucial role of water in the
well-being of all state residents. In a statement
posted on social media, township officials said,
"We acknowledge the crucial role of water in our
lives and express our heartfelt gratitude to the
dedicated professionals who ensure our water
remains a precious resource for generations to
come. Our DPW performs tasks such as water
and sewer maintenance, water testing and edu-
cation to ensure we have safe, reliable public
water and sewer service."

Taking the lead Park trail marking new under way

Corey Nicoloff has been named as operations Northville officials welcomed represen- do not indicate that any trees will be
leader for the Northville Township Public Works tatives from the Rock Solid Trail removed, officials said.
Department. Nicoloff, who started with the Contracting, LLC. team to Legacy Park ear- Visitors have removed some flags from
department in 2013, has earned an S-1 license lier this month. trees which delays the trail planning effort.
and is a graduate of Michigan Public Service The survey and mapping for the first Officials have requested that visitors leave
Institute. In this newly-defined role, Nicoloff will phase of trail construction is now under the flags in place as they are markers for
spearhead the township public works team,
overseeing the execution of assigned responsi- way, officials said and as part of this pathway development in the park.
bilities. As operations leader, he will assist in process, some trees may be marked with Construction of the paths and trail is
planning, coordinating and assigning duties for orange and red/white striped flags. These expected to begin this spring and be com-
the day-to-day operations, ensuring a seamless flags are for geographical reference and plete in August, according to officials.
and efficient workflow, according to township
officials.
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