Challenge Geotechnical investigations were needed for preliminary design of the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) necessary to connect the offshore cable to an onshore vault. Utmost attention to detail was needed in order to support the project team’s commitment to making the high-profile offshore wind project a benefit to the community and stakeholders. Solution Energy generated … Read more
Challenge Beach and dune erosion have been an ongoing issue along the approximately 450 linear foot barrier spit that makes up the Hepburn Dune section of the Old Saybrook shoreline. The Borough of Fenwick and Lynde Point Land Trust had expended significant effort and cost to stabilize the shoreline and Lynde Point Marsh during the … Read more
Challenge Electric substation facilities are among the most critical elements to our nation’s power infrastructure. Recent flood impacts and forecasts of more frequent severe weather events prompted one long-standing major utility client to request GZA’s assistance in creating a Flood Hardening Program to improve the flood resiliency of 50+ existing inland and coastal facilities in … Read more
Challenge The Long Wharf area of New Haven, located within FEMA VE and AE high risk flood hazard zones, is highly vulnerable to coastal flooding. It has historically experienced severe flooding and flood damage from hurricanes and extreme weather events dating to the Hurricane of 1938 and more recently during Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy. … Read more
