Client
St Lucie County
Port Authority
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Location
Fort Pierce, Florida
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Project Costs
$137,000
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Start Date
September 2001
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Completion Date
January 2002

Scope

BCI investigated and evaluated alternative upland disposal sites for three phases of sediment removal and restoration of Taylor Creek, a coastal stream flowing into the Indian River Lagoon. BCI’s scope of work included preparation of permit applications; coordination with local, state, and federal agencies; sediment sampling and characterization; calculation of  volume requirements for disposal; engineering design and construction monitoring of upland disposal area; and monitoring and testing during dredging and material placement.