Blind Pass Project Update

The following tasks were completed during the weeks of Jan. 25th thru Jan. 31st

-The Contractor dredged an estimated 7,607 cubic yards during the week of January 25th. Work efficiency for the week was approximately 70% for a project average of 46% to date. Efficiency is calculated as the ratio of total dredging time to total work time.

-The Contractor completed a deep water access corridor along the permitted channel on Tuesday, January 27th. The access channel will allow both dredges to move into the beach compatible material for night time work if production rates require. Night time work is only allowed for the beach compatible material closer to the bridge and may begin at the Contractors discretion based on production rates.

- Lee County placed temporary buoys along the proposed Wulfert Flats Pole and Troll zone southern boundary on Wednesday, January 28th. The markers will remain unit at least February 11th for boaters to review.

-The Contractor placed temporary markers in Wulfert Channel on Wednesday, January, 28th. The markers are being used to enable the dredge to pivot in a more effective manner across the dredge area.

The following tasks are anticipated during the week of Feb. 01st thru Feb. 07th

-The Contractor should complete excavation operations from within the containment cell by Friday, February 6th. The material is being removed in order to provide optimal storage for non-beach compatible material that will be dredged from Wulfert Channel.

- Lee County will conduct noise level testing on the Contractor?s equipment by Saturday, February 7th. The test will be used to compare the equipments emissions with noise ordinance requirements.

Outstanding and other Items to Note

- Lee County is requesting a permit modification from the State of Florida and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to increase the channel width seaward of Blind Pass Bridge. Authorization is expected in early April.

Filling of the containment cell and truck hauling of the non-beach compatible material is anticipated to begin in early March.

- The Contractor will make a second sweep of the Wulfert Channel dredge area after completion of the first sweep. The second pass will remove the non-beach compatible material for dewatering and transport at an upland facility.

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ProjectUpdate20020309.pdf

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