From an email:

Grace,

Thank you for your inquiry and I have just completed a meeting with our contractor in the field. Here is my current schedule and update information:

The Lynnhaven Marina Beach Access started today (05/12/10) with the demolition and the pile work. I am hopeful that this access will be operational by the end of next week (05/21/10). Earley Marine, our contractor,  has now dedicated 3 work crews and hired additional personnel to complete the 9 identified beach pedestrian accesses by Memorial Day Weekend.

Additionally, demolition of the old walkway and reconstruction of the new sidewalk and hand railings on the W. Great Neck Rd. Access will begin on Monday 05/17/10.

We are having some difficulty in delivery of specialized material (vinyl sheeting) , hopefully, this will be delivered by Friday ((05/14/10)  so we can begin construction on Ketch, Whaler, Spinaker Courts and Ocean Shore Ave. beginning next week.

Sandalwood Rd. ADA Access is 95% complete – the final landing area and final railing steps and stairway system remains to be installed.

Kendall Street is 85% complete – some TREX decking, and the railings and stairways/step system remains to be installed.

Again, I am hopeful that these accesses will be operational by the end of next week (05/21/10).

Velzey Ave. will begin construction on or before 05/21/10 or as soon as we can shift work crews accordingly.

Regarding Fentress Ave., I have no set schedule to date. This work will be accomplished by in-house force account utilizing the city work force. As soon as I can get information regarding this schedule, I will forward to you accordingly.

I would like to thank all citizens and visitors alike for their patience regarding the construction of these accesses and any inconvenience the construction activity may generate. We will continue to aggressively pursue the final construction completion of all damaged accesses as soon as practicable.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Very truly yours,
Karl L. Smithson, APM
PW/Operations – Technical Support
385-1540 (Office)
403-3821 (Cell)