Site work for a water / sewer project in Shabbona, Illinois. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Shabbona Lake State Park - DeKalb County. DESCRIPTION: The work included in this project is as follows: the removal of the existing boat ramp, the construction of new sub-base and paving materials, striping, sidewalks, and two kayak launches. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The site is located about 15 miles southwest of Dekalb, Dekalb County. It is accessed via Highway 30 and Shabbona Road. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area gives way to 1,550 acres of rolling prairie and features a 318.8-acre man-made fishing lake. Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area provides a convenient, natural haven from the hustle and bustle of daily life. A unique mix of grass-covered meadows, upland mesic woods, bottomland woods, and a native, undisturbed fen, make this an ideal location for natural relaxation and outdoor activity. You can see sedges, cattail, marsh marigolds, horsetail, skunk cabbage, turtlehead, iris, blue joint grass, and bulrushes. Also, enjoy the areas of prairie restoration throughout the park which features prairie grasses such as Big Blue Stem and prairie flowers such as purple coneflower. With facilities for picnicking, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and winter sports, Shabbona Lake is a convenient and comfortable retreat where you can refresh and reinvigorate yourself in a rare, unspoiled environment. In addition, Shabbona Lake contains a 15-acre seasonal nesting area for migratory waterfowl such as Canvasback, redhead and pintail ducks and Canada Geese. General: 20% MBE, 5% WBE, 2% combined VBE/PBE. Renovate Boat Access Areas. MBE/WBE Subcontracting and Supplier Goals Apply. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Site Improvements include the removal of the existing boat ramp, the construction of new sub-base and paving materials, striping, sidewalks, and two kayak launches.