HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE Kayak Launch Anchor System Revision - Yarmouth Riverwalk Park ProjectHi Laura,
Conservation can approve administratively as a minor plan revision if others have no issues with it. Please submit a digital plan showing the update.
Regards,
Brittany DiRienzo
Conservation Administrator
Town of Yarmouth
bdirienzo@yarmouth.ma.us
508-398-2231 x1288
From: Laura Krause <LKrause@BETA-Inc.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 12:43 PM
To: Harper, Cally (DEP) <Cally.Harper@mass.gov>; DiRienzo, Brittany <BDiRienzo@yarmouth.ma.us>; DMF EnvReview-South (FWE) <dmf.envreview-south@mass.gov>; Jacek, Christine M CIV USARMY
CENAE (USA) <Christine.M.Jacek@usace.army.mil>
Cc: Williams, Kathleen <kwilliams@yarmouth.ma.us>; Anna Haznar <AHaznar@BETA-Inc.com>; Arek Galle <AGalle@BETA-Inc.com>; Lima, Amanda <Alima@yarmouth.ma.us>
Subject: Kayak Launch Anchor System Revision - Yarmouth Riverwalk Park Project - NAE-2022-02890; 401 WQC (No. WW10-0000042); Chapter 91 License (No.WW01-0000271); Order of Conditions
(DEP Nos. 083-2372 & 083-2373); MESA Review (No. 03_13002)
Attention!: This email originates outside of the organization. Do not open attachments or click links unless you are sure this email is from a known sender and you know the content
is safe. Call the sender to verify if unsure. Otherwise delete this email.
Hello All,
The contractor for the Riverwalk Park is making progress on construction, and the Contractor has raised a question regarding the stability of the public kayak launch which was an Additive
Alternate when the project went out to Bid. The contractor has suggested that installation of two timber piles, rather than the six proposed helical anchors and elastomeric tie system,
would improve stability of the float for users of the float and create greater durability of the kayak launch. Permanent piles within the water were not originally proposed or permitted,
so we wanted to reach out to you to see what level of supplemental review/permitting would be required.
The impacts to LUW/Waters of the US would not change, and the proposed piles would be located greater than 50 feet from the navigable channel. The contractor would plan to install the
piles from a barge within the river. Using a soft start process, the piles would be vibrated into place, then driven. The pile installation is anticipated to take 1 – 2 days, and would
still adhere to the TOY restrictions for in-water work included in the project authorizations/permits.
I have included excerpts from the record Ch 91 and USACE plans with the approximate locations of the piles. The piles are anticipated to extend to elevation 15.00.
If you would like more information or would like to discuss on a call, we would be happy to set one up. If you could get back to us with what level of review or what additional information
you would need, that would be great.
Many thanks,
Laura
Chapter 91 Plan:
USACE Plan Set:
Laura Krause
Senior Project Manager (she/her/hers)
<http://www.beta-inc.com/?utm_source=e-mail%20signature&utm_campaign=E-mail%20Signatures&utm_medium=email>
BETA Group, Inc.
508-756-1600 x7113
Build your future at BETA. Apply now! <https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/75981c30-5979-4bfc-b653-adf458735785/BETA-GROUP-INC>
Confidentiality Notice:
This email message (and any attachments) contains information from BETA Group, Inc. that is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you may not disclose, copy, distribute,
rely upon, or use its contents. Please reply to the sender immediately and delete this message. Thank you for your cooperation.