The anticipated design components of the rehabilitation work includes removal and replacement of the existing spillway and bridge, abandonment of an auxiliary spillway, replacement of the low-level outlet pipes and valve house including a new intake structure, slope stabilization and earthwork, site improvements and other major rehabilitation work required. The work consists of providing engineering, design, permitting and construction phase services for the development of all design documents, contract plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permitting necessary to release the work for a design-bid-build contract. EDR, in collaboration with Schnabel and the Program Manager, will engage the public through the development of easily understandable materials to solicit early-stage feedback and present refined designs at key project milestones. This outreach effort aims to ensure that nearby residents are well-informed about the complex elements of the project.
Additionally, EDR will carry out wetland and stream delineation within the project site following strict guidelines from several regulatory manuals. For cultural resource management, EDR will submit a Consultation Request to the New York State Historic Preservation Office (NYSHPO), summarizing project details and archaeological assessments. This will be supported by site visits and reviews of historical and archaeological data. EDR will also conduct environmental assessments, including endangered species reviews and a SEQRA compliance process, which will determine the environmental impacts of the project. EDR will further prepare necessary permitting documentation to address potential impacts to wetlands, collaborating with federal and state agencies for approvals, all while adhering to local and national environmental regulations.