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Augst 27, 2016 • Vol. XX • No. 18 • 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215-885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • Fax 215-885-2910
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Aging Yankton’s Legacy to Live on in New Bridge
Guests Sizzle at CAWGC Steak Fry…14
By Rob Nielsen YANKTON DAILY PRESS & DAKOTAN
construction in each of the four states,” said Lisa Dillinger, Dakota Access Pipeline spokesperson. “The Dakota Access pipeline is a vital energy infrastructure project that will provide the safest means of transporting light sweet crude oil to multiple markets across the U.S. “It will generate an estimated $156 million in state sales and income taxes during construction and employ up to 4,000 construction personnel in each state,” said Dillinger. “It will benefit communities
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) Structurally, the 104-year-old Pine Street Bridge over Marne Creek in Yankton cannot be maintained much longer and is in need of replacement. However, with the efforts of area leaders, the legacy of Yankton’s oldest bridge may live on in its eventual replacement, the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan reported. In April, the city of Yankton was awarded a part of the South Dakota Transportation Commission Bridge Improvement Grant (BIG) to help with costs associated with replacing the aging Pine Street Bridge. The state awarded $855,000 with the city currently slated to contribute $640,000. The 41-ft. (12.5 m), single-span, deck, concrete arch structure with classical revival detailing was originally built in 1912 and features railings consisting of spindleshaped balusters set off by concrete posts ornamented with recessed panels. When the bridge was built in 1912, construction cost $3,700, which is about $90,000 in today’s standards. Yankton City Manager Amy Nelson told the Press & Dakotan the city was required to look into the historical nature of the bridge before moving forward. “Part of the process with the DOT [South Dakota Department of Transportation] is that we have to do a 404 permit, which basically studies the history of the
see DAKOTA page 78
see BRIDGE page 74
Dakota Access Pipeline LLC photo
The pipe is lowered into the trench where it is surveyed and laid within prepared trench bottom.
Lafarge’s Open House Marks 60 Years…18
Massive 1,170-Mi. Dakota Access Pipeline Under Way By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT
Golfers Tee Off at A GC Event…26
Table of Contents ............4 Underground Utility, Trenchers, Trench Boxes & Utilities Section ....35-43 Snow & Ice Section ..63-67 Paving Section ..........79-91 Business Calendar ........94 Auction Section ......97-103 Advertisers Index ........102
Across a spattering of states, crews are working on a more than 1,170-mi. (1,882 km) 30-in. (76.2 cm) diameter pipeline that, when complete, will transport crude oil from the North Dakota Bakken region through South Dakota and Iowa into Illinois. The Dakota Access Pipeline is a $3.7 billion investment that will create thousands of local jobs during construction. “We’re pleased with the progress of
Construction Employment Rises in 39 States Thirty-nine states added construction jobs between July 2015 and July 2016 while construction employment only increased in 23 states and the District of Columbia between June and July, according to analysis of Labor Department data released Aug. 19 by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said construction employ-
ment likely declined in many states as firms have growing difficulty locating qualified workers to hire. “Depending on market segment and geography, many firms report they are having a hard time finding enough workers to keep pace with demand,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, chief executive officer of the association. “While there is
slack in key segments like infrastructure and parts of the country that are struggling economically, many of these declines likely have more to do with firms not being able to find workers than not being able to find work.” California added the most construction jobs (29,100 jobs, 4.0 percent) between July 2015 see EMPLOYMENT page 100