Cost Estimating Phase II
Group Members:•Gilliland, John
•Goodell, Christopher•Jemison, Jennifer •Longden, Katherine•Oliveira, Nickolas
Alternative AEstimated at $3,280,000
Included in Estimate: Not Included in Estimate:• 11,048 S.F. of Heated
Walkways with storm water• 2 Pedestrian Bridges• 2762 L.F. of 24” retaining
wall• 1500 L.F. of Trenching and
Electric Utilities• Permitting• Band Stand
• Landscaping
Alternative BEstimated at $3,770,000
Included in Estimate: Not Included in Estimate:• 15,200 S.F. of Heated
Walkways with Storm Water• 1 Pedestrian Bridge• 3750 L.F. of 24” retaining
wall• 13 Pods• 2000 L.F. of Trenching and
Electric Utilities• Permitting• Band Stand
• Landscaping
Pod Design Estimated at $620,000
Included in Estimate: Not Included in Estimate:• 6,500 S.F. of Heated
Walkways• 325 L.F. of 24” retaining
wall• 325 L.F. of 36” retaining
wall• 26 Park Benches (2 & 3
seat)
• Landscaping
Band Stand Design
Rough estimate: $200,000
Environmental & Permitting
• The application cost, for fourteen of the twenty – eight permits needed, is $56,675
Cost and Benefit AnalysisHeated Sidewalks vs. Sidewalk Maintenance
Cost AnalysisHeated Sidewalks vs. Sidewalk Maintenance
Heated Sidewalks Sidewalk MaintenanceInstallation costs:• Equipment/Source: $20/sq ft• Transmission: $6.67/sq ft• Distribution: $3.33/sq ft
Annual costs:• Gas: $1725/sq ft/yr• Electricity: $1500/yr
Maintenance costs:• Maintenance: $7000/yr
Maintenance costs:• Private Sidewalk
Clearance– Including materials
• Estimate: $1.71/sq ftCRW’s estimates were for Anchorage Downtown Street Sidewalks, may include miscellaneous non-applicable costs.
CRW’s info from Downtown Core Streets Streetscape Plan (2007).
Benefit Analysis
Heated Sidewalks• Extend life of landscaping,
lighting, benches & trash cans– Reduced use of
salts/chemicals• Longer useful life
– No exposure to snow removal equipment
• Walking conditions are safer– Reduces liability
• Cleaner exhibit areas– Less gravel/salt dragged in
• More environmentally friendly
Sidewalk Maintenance• Established municipality
relationships with contractors
• No ice-buildup on sides• Less materials needed for
construction– No insulation required
• Less mechanical maintenance required
Questions
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