As a way to keep you informed on the progress of Villago, we will continue to update you at various times throughout the construction process. You'll find it's a great way to get the latest news on Casa Grande's newest master-planned community.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The southern water feature at Villago is 90% complete with the concrete liner set and tied into the entry sign. Several tons of boulders continue to be added to the shoreline around the feature and there is only minor grouting left to complete.
Dewatering of the retention basins along the infrastructure was performed after some hard rains hit in early April. Re-grading and final shaping of the retention basins continued and Torrent Resources has begun the excavation of the infrastructure dry wells.
In preparation for the dedication of the right-of-way to the city, minor areas of pavement, curb and gutter along the infrastructure were removed, replaced and perfected. Also, streetlights have arrived and been erected.
Palm trees continue to arrive and were planted at the minor entry monument and the northern water feature. The majority of the remaining plants to be installed are currently tagged and being held in a Tucson nursery. Full landscaping efforts will commence in early May, along with the testing of the lakes’ recirculation system, fountains, aerators, jets and lights.
More than half of the irrigation system at the infrastructure has been installed. The 600-amp panel that will power the irrigation system is scheduled to arrive soon, with turf installation around the lakes scheduled to begin immediately after installation of the panel.
ONSITE
Concrete and paving have been the centers of focus at Villago, with concrete installation 50% complete and paving installation approximately 30% complete. Sub grade preparations continue in parcels 13, 14 and 15. A second concrete contractor was brought in to begin the curb, gutter and sidewalk installation in parcels 13 and 14, and concrete installation continues in parcels 10, 11 and 22.
The perimeter wall reached the 70% completion mark this week and the electrical pedestals and transformers continue to be set. Construction continues to move full steam ahead as all four homebuilders are currently building models and/or spec homes at Villago.
OFFSITE
The PRV station is complete and the offsite water line has been chlorinated and bacteria tested. Shortly thereafter, the tie-in was made at the ADOT right of way.
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