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44th Ward CPS/Netsync Fiber Construction Notice
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IN YOUR AREA
Netsync Fiber will be installing new underground conduit facilities and fiber optic cables and associated materials in the 44th Ward Area. Work will take place in the coming weeks starting Tuesday, June 1, 2021. These improvements will be to provide high speed internet and data capabilities for The Chicago Public Schools.
Type of Construction: The fiber optic cables will be installed underground within the Public Right of Ways via open cut trenching and directional boring. Following the underground conduit installation, fiber placement and splicing will be performed to complete the project. If pedestrian or vehicle traffic needs to be altered to accommodate construction activities, barriers and signage will be utilized to ensure the safety of all in the area. Any disturbed areas will receive immediate temporary restoration with permanent restoration to previous or better condition to be performed later as coordinated with The City of Chicago.
Impacted Areas:
- N Fremont Street from W. Addison Street to W. Cornelia Avenue, east on Cornelia Avenue to the alley east of N. Reta Avenue, south in the alley from W. Cornelia Avenue to W. Buckingham Place.
- No Parking signage will be posted along the following address ranges and will be in affect during construction hours:
- 840-901 W. Addison Street
- 3500-3611 N. Fremont Street
- 805-900 W. Cornelia Avenue
- 3500-3513 N. Reta Avenue
- 805-822 W. Newport Avenue
- 804-822 W. Roscoe Street
- 800-823 W. Buckingham Place
- No Parking signage will be posted along the following address ranges and will be in affect during construction hours:
- N Halsted Street from W. Aldine Avenue south to the alley south of W. Melrose Street, east in the alley to N. Broadway Street, north on N. Broadway Street to W. Melrose Street
- No Parking signage will be posted along the following address ranges and will be in affect during construction hours:
- 800-811 W. Aldine Avenue
- 3209-3300 N. Halsted Street
- 3209-3240 N. Broadway
- No Parking signage will be posted along the following address ranges and will be in affect during construction hours:
- W Wolfram Street at the alley west of N. Sheffield Avenue, south and then west in the alley to N. Seminary Avenue, south on N. Seminary Avenue to W. Diversey Parkway, east on W. Diversey Parkway and then south on N. Seminary Avenue to the alley south of W. Diversey Parkway, east in the alley to N. Kenmore Avenue, south on N. Kenmore Avenue to the alley north of N. Lincoln Avenue
- No Parking signage will be posted along the following address ranges and will be in affect during construction hours:
- 2703-2784 N. Kenmore Avenue
- 1035-1044 W. Diversey Parkway
- 2749-2800 N. Seminary Avenue
- 1008-1019 W. Wolfram Street
- No Parking signage will be posted along the following address ranges and will be in affect during construction hours:
Work Hours: 7:00 am through 4:00 pm (Monday through Friday)
Project Duration: June 1, 2021 to July 15, 2021
Project Contacts:
- Western Utility LLC – Contractor: Ski Verdun Cell #: 630-878-7778
- Netsync Fiber: Mike Cruz Cell #: (630) 202-9503
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Lead Service Line Replacement Programs Taking Applications
Last fall the City has announced two new lead service line replacement programs for homeowners who would like to replace their lead service lines. If you live in a single-family or two-flat home built before 1986, it is likely that you have a lead service line. Chicago’s drinking water is in compliance with all industry, state and federal standards so replacement is completely voluntary.
- Homeowner-Initiated Program. If a homeowner wants to hire a contractor and remove the existing lead service line, this program will waive the permit fees for the project. This could amount to a savings of up to $3,100. Additionally, the City will attach the new service line to the water main and provide a free water meter for the contractor to install, if there isn’t one already in place. To qualify, the request for the fee waiver must be a standalone and not made in conjunction with a home renovation or expansion.
- Equity Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Under this program, you may be eligible for a free lead service line replacement all the way from the water main into your home plus installation of a free water meter to save money on your water bills if:
- Live in a single-family or two-flat you own.
- Have a household income below 80% of the area median income ($72,800 for a family of 4).
- Have consistent results of at least 15 parts per billion of lead in your water in free testing by done by the Department of Water Management.
Residents interested in the Equity Program are encouraged to call 311 and ask for a water test kit to get started. More information on both these programs and links to apply can be found at: https://www.leadsafechicago.org/lead-service-line-replacement