Hiawatha Lake Wall Reconstruction - Onondaga Park

  • Project typeReconstruction
  • Project valueOver $1 Million
  • Project scheduleSeptember 2023 to November 2024
  • Contractor nameHeritage Masonry Restoration Inc.

 

Hiawatha Lake Wall

This project involves reconstructing and repointing the deteriorating stone retaining wall in Onondaga Park, rebuilding the channel and sidewalk bridge adjacent to the bathhouse, and reconstructing the ramp area. The primary objective is to safeguard and maintain the historical retaining wall, along with the channel, sidewalk bridge, and ramp area at Hiawatha Lake in Onondaga Park. Through reconstructing and repointing the deteriorating stone retaining wall, repairing the sidewalk bridge and channel, and reconstructing the ramp area, the project endeavors to secure the long-term preservation of these historical features. Ultimately, the goal is to enrich the cultural significance of Onondaga Park, ensuring that future generations can appreciate its historical importance.

 

What is Being Done?

The project involves:

  1. Setting up pre-construction measures like installing fencing.
  2. Safeguarding traffic and pedestrians with traffic control.
  3. Installing erosion and waterway protection.
  4. Clearing and grubbing.
  5. Removing existing concrete and stone walls for rebuilding.
  6. Excavating and backfilling.
  7. Salvaging and removing stone for rebuilding.
  8. Reconstructing the sidewalk-bridge and repairing the channel underneath.
  9. Repointing and repairing stone walls.
  10. Reconstructing the ramp area.
  11. Restoring the site.

Project Timeline

  1. Plan

    CLOSED 

  2. Design

    CLOSED

  3. Build

    CURRENT

  4. Complete

    NOT YET STARTED

 

Location

655 Onondaga Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207  View Map

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Contact details

Cityline
(315) 448-CITY (2489)

Project Lead

Lead Department: Engineering

Participating Departments:  Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs and Department of Water

Project Type: Lake Wall Reconstruction 

Media Contact

Sol Muñoz

Infrastructure Public Information Officer

press@syr.gov

 

Public Comments

Timeline

Bid advertisement 

March 2023 

Pre-Bid Meeting

April 2023

Bid Opening 

May 2023 

Construction Start

September 2023 

Expected Completion Date 

November 2024 

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