Geotechnical, Water, Ecology, Environmental, Construction Mgmt
Challenge Racine County initiated a monitoring program for Racine Harbor, as the original north and south breakwaters were constructed over 100 years ago. The typical design useful life for Great Lakes coastal structures is 25 to 50 years, given that annual maintenance is provided. The harbor structures are subject to annual significant waves, typically over … Read more
Challenge The Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam is a Significant Hazard potential, Intermediate-sized embankment dam owned and operated by the City of Springfield through their Department of Parks, Buildings, & Recreation Management. The dam is the roadway embankment for Armory Street, roughly between Chapin Terrace to the southeast and Beauchamp Street to the northwest. Immediately … Read more
Challenge GZA was retained by the Town of Fairfield to evaluate the feasibility of dredging the channel within Pine Creek, a tidal river along the north shore of Long Island Sound. The channel was last dredged in 1968 and has shoaled to the point where recreational boating has been severely impaired. Solution GZA conducted a … Read more
Lytle Park has been serving recreational needs of city residents since 1914. There are many opportunities to enjoy nature, fitness, play, relaxation, and recreation. Looking toward the next 100 years of recreation for Mattoon residents, the Lytle Park Master Plan, completed in 2012, takes the goals and objectives articulated by Justin Grady and the Park … Read more