Citywide Park Signage Project for

the City of Fremont

The Situation

In support of the City of Fremont’s ongoing improvement to its public parks, SilMan Industries was awarded a contract for a citywide replacement of public park signage. The project is known as “Citywide Parks Identification Signs Improvements” and provides 72 signs at 27 city parks. Work was completed in May 2020.

As the project wraps, project manager Shellia Jefferson said,

“We are thrilled to play a part in executing the City’s vision for their park system. This one-of-a-kind project was a perfect fit for our team’s skillset and is a showcase of the efficiencies delivered by SilMan’s commitment to supporting multiple in-house disciplines. And of course, I am also proud to see our exuberant and dedicated team bring this project to successful completion.”

Public Parks in the City of Fremont

It doesn’t take more than one visit to a City of Fremont park to recognize the city’s commitment to a high “quality of life” standard for its citizens. Each property is well-maintained, safe, and aesthetically pleasing. The parks are also noticeably well-used, by individuals and city recreation programs.

The new sign design features a stone and concrete “monument” style, in both single and double pedestal versions. Moreover, for added visibility, 9 of the 27 parks added LED uplighting for the signs.

The City of Fremont’s Landscape Architecture division is responsible for the initiative and is managed by Andrew Mayes.

Beyond the park signage project, the City of Fremont is actively engaged with improving and expanding city parks.

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Meet Jeff Piazza

For more information about this project or related topics, contact Jeff by email or call directly at 925.984.0062.

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The Citywide Park Signage Project

The scope of work for this project includes the demolition and removal of existing signage, the installation of stone and concrete pedestal signs, and in-ground uplighting. SilMan was responsible for procuring all fixtures, materials, equipment, labor, and managing the project.

The signs themselves are composed of concrete slab paving, a cobblestone veneer, and pre-cast concrete monument signs.

Electrical services include conduits, raceways, wires, cables, outlet boxes, and junction boxes. The new uplighting feature requires below-grade wiring.  The lighting units draw power from existing power poles.

The new sign’s footprint, power for lighting, and demolition of existing signs all required disturbing or removing existing lawn and landscaping. Therefore, the landscaping of the surrounding turf and shrubs, as well as modifications to the existing irrigation systems, were provided as part of the project.

Results

Above and beyond the expected outcomes dictated by the contract the SilMan team members were able to provide two recommendations that provided additional value to the City of Fremont:

Utility lines

SilMan is uniquely qualified for below-grade construction with an experience in-house civil team.

In this case, after reviewing the plans, SilMan recommended the relocation of various signs in order to mitigate threats to below-ground utilities in the area during excavation. This action protects crew members, utility company assets, and community members from physical danger and interruption of service.

Concrete slab

Drawing from their experience with concrete installation, SilMan recognized that the weight of the signs could put unanticipated pressure on the footings, as originally conceived.

The SilMan civil team recommended a modified design that includes three blocks instead of two in order to disperse the weight and avoid cracking. They also recommended that mesh be added to the footing for overall fortification.  These solutions help to avoid future repair and extend the useful life and value of the project.

Key SilMan team members for this project include Rafael Cornejo, civil team supervisor, and Manuel Osuna, foreman.

Notably, these gentlemen always bring professionalism and passion to their work.  In this instance, thanks to their leadership, the installation was completed in 100 calendar days, 20 days below the scheduled 120 days.

Thank you, Rafael and Manuel!

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