Summary: During the 26 November 2024 Council Meeting, the City began the planning process for the Squaw Creek Road Street Improvement Project. During the 14 September 2021 Council Meeting, the Council approved Willow Park's Comprehensive Street Improvement Plan and funding options. However, Squaw Creek Road was presented as a separate project with separate engineering challenges and financing requirements.
Latest Update: 01 December, 2024
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Squaw Creek Road Street Improvement Project begins planning.
During the 14 September 2021 Council Meeting, [1] the Council approved Willow Park's Comprehensive Street Improvement Plan and funding options. The Comprehensive Plan was the beginning of the implementation phase of years of studying and planning to improve and update the infrastructure of Willow Park. The Finances for the Comprehensive plan were estimated at $30.9M.
However, Squaw Creek Road was presented as a separate project with separate engineering challenges and financing requirements.
The improvement of Squaw Creek Road has several unique challenges: significant grade changes, need for more right-of-way, limited detour options. In addition, there are major drainage improvements that must be included at the same time as the street improvements. The total estimate for street improvement is $6M and for drainage improvement, $2.75M, for a total Squaw Creek Road Implement Project of about $9M. Note, these constructions estimates are at mid-2022 prices. [1]
During the 26 November 2024 Council Meeting [2], the City began the planning process for the Squaw Creek Road Street Improvement Project.
In Agenda Item 7, the City presented the following presentation including .pdf, graphics and maps below [2]."
"Streets that have exceeded their life expectancy and can no longer be effectively maintained are considered for reconstruction as a Capital project. The reconstruction of Squaw Creek, Yucca, Mesa, Cactus, and Verde Roads, if approved, will become the street maintenance projects to be performed during the next paving season.
The planning of the utility upgrades prior to roadway improvements is also of primary importance. The project also includes the installation of approximately 14,130 linear feet of 8” PVC water line, water service/meter reconnections, and associated appurtenances.
The estimated cost of the Street Improvements and Water Line Upgrades is $9,700,000. With the consensus of the City Council, staff will work to finalize the project listing and work to obtain a professional services agreement to begin the design phase of the project. An engineering contract will be presented to the City Council at a later date.
Proposed Street Segments:
• Squaw Creek Rd from Sam Bass Rd to Ranch House Rd
• Yucca Road from Verde Road to Squaw Creek Road
• Mesa Road from Verde Road to Squaw Creek Road
• Cactus Road from Verde Road to Squaw Creek Road
• Cactus Court from Cactus Road to End of Cul-de-Sac
• Verde Road from HOA Entrance
Willow Park Sources and Resources
[1] 14 September 2021 Council Meeting, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 14 September 2021, Agenda Item 5. Discussion/Action: Comprehensive Street Improvement Plan and funding options.
• Street Improvement Projects, Comprehensive, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 06 June 2023, Squaw Creed Drive Excerpt
Squaw Creek Road is considered a special project.
Summary: The improvement of Squaw Creek Road has several unique challenges: significant grade changes, need for more right-of-way, limited detour options. In addition, there are major drainage improvements that must be included at the same time as the street improvements. The total estimate for street improvement is $6M and for drainage improvement, $2.75M, for a total Squaw Creek Road Implement Project of about $9M. Note, these constructions estimates are at mid-2022 prices.
During the 14 June 2022 Council Meeting, Agenda Item 8, council discussed a presentation by the city engineer concerning the special requirements and expenses of improving Squaw Creek Road.
8. Discussion/Action: to consider water line replacement and street improvements to Squaw Creek
BACKGROUND: Squaw Creek road, a minor arterial street, is in need of water line replacement, and street repair. Staff asked Derek Turner to provide information to Council which outlines the unique challenges these projects have, as well as a cost analysis of the improvements.
[2] 26 November 2024 Council Meeting, Willow Park Civics Blog, posted 22 November 2024
• Agenda Item 7. Discussion/Action: to consider the Squaw Creek Street and Utility Improvement Project.
• Background:
The City of Willow Park strives to maintain its roadway network as best as possible. Streets that have exceeded their life expectancy and can no longer be effectively maintained are considered for reconstruction as a Capital project. The reconstruction of Squaw Creek, Yucca, Mesa, Cactus, and Verde Roads, if approved, will become the street maintenance projects to be performed during the next paving season.
The planning of the utility upgrades prior to roadway improvements is also of primary importance. The project also includes the installation of approximately 14,130 linear feet of 8” PVC water line, water service/meter reconnections, and associated appurtenances.
The estimated cost of the Street Improvements and Water Line Upgrades is $9,700,000. With the consensus of the City Council, staff will work to finalize the project listing and work to obtain a professional services agreement to begin the design phase of the project. An engineering contract will be presented to the City Council at a later date.
Proposed Street Segments:
• Squaw Creek Road from Sam Bass Road to Ranch House Road
• Yucca Road from Verde Road to Squaw Creek Road
• Mesa Road from Verde Road to Squaw Creek Road
• Cactus Road from Verde Road to Squaw Creek Road
• Cactus Court from Cactus Road to End of Cul-de-Sac
• Verde Road from HOA Entrance to Yucca Road
• Exhibits:
• Street Improvements and Water Line Upgrade Presentation [in .pdf]
• Squaw Creek Estates West Plat [in .pdf]
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