 Arrow Forge Innovation District master plan
Construction of a three-lane asphalt roadway, water, and sanitary sewer lines, and a four-way traffic signal are a few of the infrastructure improvements that are coming to the 90 acres just south of Florence Street, between Aspen and Olive Avenues, known as the Arrow Forge Innovation District.
As a part of the 2018 General Obligation Bond, Broken Arrow voters approved the initial infrastructure to create an Innovation District.
This mixed-use development will bring high-paying career opportunities to Broken Arrow in a collaborative effort with developers, local businesses, the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation, public and higher education, and the City of Broken Arrow.
"The intent is to do the infrastructure—roads, street, and sewer along a spine road, so we have the flexibility for different lots," said Ted Cundiff, Arrow Forge Committee Chair. "We can adjust to whoever comes before us—whether it's office first, manufacturing, or whatever it may be."
Cundiff said the goal is to create 1,000 jobs in the Arrow Forge Innovation District.
The Broken Arrow City Council authorized an Arrow Forge infrastructure package that includes building:
- A 4,700-foot, three-lane asphalt roadway
- A connection to West Florence Street
- Installation of approximately 8,326 linear feet of curb and gutter
- 3,832 feet of storm sewer
- 6,720 linear feet of new waterline
- Roughly 4,060 feet of sanitary sewer line, and
- Installation of a four-way traffic signal for a new intersection at South Joshua and West Florence Streets
The City Council awarded a construction contract to Cherokee Pride Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bid, in the amount of $4.6 million.
The Broken Arrow Economic Development Authority also approved a Master Plan for the Arrow Forge Innovation District on Sept. 17. City Manager Michael Spurgeon emphasized the versatility of the master plan that can accommodate various types of businesses or industries.
"You want a concept out there that people can visualize, but if someone needs more space than what's shown here, there's that flexibility," Spurgeon said.
Councilor Justin Green noted the cohesiveness of the community common areas in the master plan and appreciated that the design didn't put the parking lots upfront.
"Cars aren't going to be the first thing you see when you drive through the property," Green said.
The Arrow Forge sanitary sewer and lift station infrastructure was awarded to Cook Consulting earlier this year..
Engineering and Construction Director Charlie Bright said that construction will begin soon on a new 1.2 MGD (million-gallon-a-day) lift station and 3,360 linear feet, eight-inch force main, boring for the force main beneath the Creek Turnpike, and construction of 2,340 linear foot, 12-inch gravity sanitary sewer.
Construction for the Arrow Forge infrastructure project is expected to take 425 calendar days to complete.
"I think once we get some infrastructure in there, it will help sell it even more," City Councilor Johnnie Parks said.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the 90-acre Arrow Forge Innovation District is set for Oct. 4.
"As people come by at the groundbreaking, they'll know this is not the normal industrial park. They'll be asking, 'What is Arrow Forge?' We can tell them the difference between programming and higher education and all that we've discussed over the years," Cundiff said.
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