Council votes to award four major projects to one firm
(Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the information about all four contracts being awarded to Willdan.)
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(Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the information about all four contracts being awarded to Willdan.)
Ridgecrest is one step closer to having two new retail establishments and three new fast food restaurants on South China Lake Boulevard after a decision by the Planning Commission Tuesday.
Look for improvements to local drainage and roads as the city of Ridgecrest continues to carry out its to-do list, according to Public Works Director Travis Reed on Monday.
Ridgecrest Daily Independent Ridgecrest City Council on Wednesday approved $41,210 for work related to the Bowman Channel between South Norma Street and South China Lake Boulevard. The amount will be added to the $92,662 contract with Willdan Engineering for a total of $133,872. The project will be funded by drainage impact fees, according to a staff report. "The acceptance of this proposal will complete another section of the Bowman Channel" which is the "primary flood control device" on the southern side of Ridgecrest according to the report. The report further states that the project "need...