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Photos: Construction work on eighth rowing lane

Posted at 10:13 am February 21, 2017
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Rail work on the eighth rowing lane on the Oak Ridge rowing course is pictured above on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. (Photo by Laurel Patrick/First Place Finish)

Rail work on the eighth lane of the Oak Ridge rowing course is pictured above on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017. (Photo by Laurel Patrick/First Place Finish)

 

Construction work continues on the eighth lane of the Oak Ridge rowing course.

Here are three recent photos by Laurel Patrick of First Place Finish, the contractor. The work includes a precast concrete block retaining wall and associated dredging and site work.

The construction of the eighth rowing lane is funded by a combination of state appropriations, City Capital Improvement funds, and a state tourism grant awarded to the Anderson County Tourism Council specifically for the eighth lane project. The Oak Ridge Rowing Association (ORRA), Explore Oak Ridge (the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau), and Visit Knoxville also contributed. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Rowing, Sports Tagged With: eighth lane, eighth rowing lane, First Place Finish, Laurel Patrick, Oak Ridge rowing course

Photos: Work on eighth rowing lane

Posted at 12:01 pm January 26, 2017
By John Huotari 1 Comment

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The view from the water of the new wall installed for the eighth lane of the Oak Ridge rowing course. Calhoun’s restaurant is in the background at center right. (Photo by Laurel Patrick)

 

Laurel Patrick of First Place Finish Inc. in Oak Ridge has been posting pictures on Twitter showing the progress on work on the eighth lane of the Oak Ridge rowing course.

Here are pictures by Patrick starting November 16, used here with her permission. We have posted them below in chronological order.

First Place Finish Inc. received a $548,350 contract to add the eighth lane during a special Oak Ridge City Council meeting in September. The work includes a precast concrete block retaining wall and associated dredging and site work.

Oak Ridge officials announced in late October that the speed limit on a section of Melton Lake Drive would be temporarily reduced for at least three months starting Monday, October 31, while the eighth rowing lane is built, and part of the Melton Lake Greenway will be closed as necessary. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Rowing, Sports, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Tourism Council, eighth lane, eighth rowing lane, Explore Oak Ridge, First Place Finish Inc., Laurel Patrick, Melton Lake Drive, Melton Lake greenway, Oak Ridge City Council, Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau, Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department, Oak Ridge Rowing Association, Oak Ridge rowing course, Visit Knoxville

Photos: Removing dirt for eighth rowing lane

Posted at 9:40 am November 28, 2016
By John Huotari 1 Comment

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Workers remove dirt for the eighth rowing lane on the Oak Ridge Rowing Course on the Clinch River along Melton Lake Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Workers have been removing dirt this month for the eighth rowing lane on the Oak Ridge Rowing Course on the Clinch River on the east end of town.

More than 250 truckloads of dirt had been removed as of November 16, according to Laurel Patrick of First Place Finish Inc., which received a $548,350 contract to add the eighth lane during a special meeting in September. The work will include a precast concrete block retaining wall and associated dredging and site work.

Oak Ridge officials announced in late October that the speed limit on a section of Melton Lake Drive would be temporarily reduced for at least three months starting Monday, October 31, while the eighth rowing lane is built, and part of the Melton Lake Greenway will be closed as necessary.

The speed limit has been reduced from 45 miles per hour to 25 mph along Melton Lake Drive between Amanda Drive and Palisades Parkway. The change will remain in place for a minimum of three months  starting October 31. Signs were to be installed to warn drivers of the reduced speed limit. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Rowing, Slider, Sports, Sports Tagged With: Clinch River, eighth lane, eighth rowing lane, Explore Oak Ridge, First Place Finish Inc., Laurel Patrick, Melton Lake Drive, Melton Lake greenway, Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau, Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department, Oak Ridge Rowing Association, Oak Ridge rowing course, Visit Knoxville

Board orders demolition of Price Florist

Posted at 5:28 pm September 12, 2013
By John Huotari 6 Comments

Price Florist

A city board on Thursday ordered the owner of Price Florist on Oak Ridge Turnpike to demolish the building within 60 days.

A city board on Thursday ordered the owner of the former Price Florist building on Oak Ridge Turnpike to demolish it within 60 days.

The Oak Ridge Board of Building and Housing Code Appeals had considered whether to issue a demolition or repair order for the once-thriving store at three other meetings this year, but members had given property owner Patricia Warren of Crossville several extensions to allow her time to come back with a sales contract, repair plan, or demolition permit. On Thursday, they said she had run out of time.

“I think we’ve bent over backwards to accommodate you and your property,” board member Philip Nipper said before the 6-0 vote in favor of demolition. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Government, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: code violations, demolition, Laurel Patrick, Oak Ridge Board of Building and Housing Code Appeals, Oak Ridge Turnpike, Patricia Warren, Philip Nipper, Price Florist, repair order

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