Landscaping

This is a friendly reminder to please pick up after your dogs and to utilize the dog waste stations located throughout the community. It's important that we all do our part to keep our neighborhood clean and free of pet waste. Not only is it unpleasant to step in dog waste, but it can also pose health risks to both humans and animals. By properly disposing of your dog's waste, you are helping to keep our community healthy and safe. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our neighborhood clean and enjoyable for everyone. For further information feel free to click the button below to review the Town of Gilbert's Code of Ordinances (section 6.62) pertaining to Pet Waste Removal.

 

The Association's new landscaper has been hard at work developing proposals to enhance the common areas throughout our community. These proposals include plant replacements, tree trimming, walking path clean up, and repairs to ensure that our community's outdoor areas are vibrant and well-maintained. We look forward to implementing these improvements and creating an even more beautiful and enjoyable living environment for all residents. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting project.

We recently have made further progress on the repair of the fountains located at the Bridges North monument signs. Following the removal of the river rocks inside the fountain basins, we have been able to have the basins thoroughly cleaned out, enabling the final phase of the repairs to move forward. The vendor is working to secure the parts necessary for this and is expected to complete the repairs in the next 3 weeks.

Following the storms from the beginning of August, there have been several issues identified that have affected the irrigation systems control circuit, impacting our ability to auto fill the lake water and monitor the flow rate and the PSI for the irrigation system. Clearwater Engineering and DLC have each been working diligently to help determine solutions for the association. We received the necessary parts for the irrigation system, and it has been officially fixed, which means the plants are all currently able to receive water. We are still waiting to receive a part for the auto leveler for the

• Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage (pillows, umbrellas, furnishings, etc.)
• Ensure furniture covers are properly installed and secured. Coverings can act as wind sails during storms.
• For those with landscaping, trim branches, and plantings to avoid damage in high winds.
• Secure all outdoor planters/pottery. Remove planters from ledges or stands as they can blow over during storms.
• Be on the lookout for increased activity of local wildlife such as bees, rattlesnakes, toads, and others.

If you notice downed trees / branches or other damage inflicted by the storms, feel free to email management at thebridges@ccmcnet.com.

This is a reminder that the Bridges Park Splash Pad is currently closed for repairs at the suggestion of the vendor. The Board and management are working to get the issue fixed so it can be reopened as soon as possible for the community’s enjoyment. As this repair is being addressed, please enjoy the Splash Pads at Lake Park and Hidden Park as they are currently open and available for resident use.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as a solution is being worked on as this is a priority to the community. More information will be made available to the community as an update is available.

Currently the Cattail Project has been completed, but there are a few areas that are still needing a final cleaning, as well as areas where cattails have begun shooting back up. Arizona Lake and Pond has been treating these areas where cattails have remained by applying a spray to stunt their growth. By doing this, they will turn brown and wither but not completely die out allowing Arizona Lake and Pond to properly treat the plants in the fall when they
are beginning to end their growth phase and become dormant.

As each year before has shown, the struggle against algae is a constant battle. While the association did not have this issue as early as typically seen previously, the sudden increase in warm weather has the algae bloom active much later in the summer than it is usually expected. Arizona Lake and Pond will be addressing the increased algae growth caused by the rapid temperature increase. They will be treating it appropriately and will be giving an update to let management and the Board know what methods were used to treat and what the established plan for continued treatment will be moving forward, until the issue has been fully resolved.
Following the treatment, residents should be able to see results within 7-10 days. There are also several other issues involving the lakes and ponds pumps/aerators that have been affecting the water quality that we are working to address.

We would like to remind our community to report any sightings of bees to the association immediately by using the
Bridges general email.
Bees play a crucial role in our ecosystem but can also pose a threat to individuals who are allergic to their sting. It is important to take caution when encountering bees, and to not agitate them or attempt to remove them on your own. By reporting bee sightings, we can ensure that they are handled safely and appropriately. Thank you for your
cooperation in keeping The Bridges at Gilbert community safe.