Armatage Neighborhood residents might notice ongoing construction as crews work diligently on two major utility projects this spring. Project 1, overseen by Q3 Contracting, focuses on the restoration of areas disrupted by last year's natural gas work. According to information released by CenterPoint Energy, the company's authorized contractors are returning the damaged surfaces, including concrete, asphalt, and landscaping, to their pre-work condition, complete with black dirt, grass seed, and biodegradable netting.

The restoration efforts that began in April will push into May, with workers active in Minneapolis and other Minnesota territories served by CenterPoint Energy. Misplaced throughout the city, the delicate task of mending what has been upturned by necessity is met with the promise of restored normalcy and renewed growth. Residents are asked to exercise patience, as stated on the project’s website.

Project 2 is spearheaded by Michels Corporation, which is replacing small-diameter natural gas mains with new ones and relocating indoor meters to exterior placements. The current phase of installation happens along the east sidewalk of Upton Avenue S., where crews lay new mains. This process is scheduled to continue into the last week of April. Following the main line construction, the service line and meter crew also anticipate an extended work period lasting until late May, working along the planned route and connecting households to the new system.

As the utility landscape beneath Armatage transforms the future, Q3 Contracting will take the baton from Michels Corporation, beginning restorations weeks after gas line and meter jobs wrap up. Misplaced just a few steps away from the community’s daily bustle, workforce teams are making strides to ensure infrastructure upgrades are completed with minimal interruption. The Armatage community's resilience during these changes is acknowledged and appreciated by the crew, as noted in a statement from CenterPoint Energy.

For those seeking more information or wishing to track the crews' progress, additional details can be found on CenterPoint Energy's website. Queries can be directed to their Communication Specialist, Hannah Gullickson, via the contact details provided in their announcement.