Crack and damage surveys to be mailed to homeowners
Construction is in full swing on the Lake Beulah Dam project with sheet piling being driven in anticipation of constructing a diversion channel for the spillway flow and removing the old spillway structure.
According to a press release from the Walworth County Department of Public Works, work has been concentrated at the Marsh Road and Highway J intersection with a great deal of activity going on during working hours. Construction activities will continue, focused around the intersection and installing the necessary measures to get the flow diverted in order to remove the old structure and install the new structure.
As well as construction activities, a vibration-monitoring plan has been initiated. Initial crack and damage surveys have been completed for the residences in close proximity to the site as well as the sea wall structures. Results of the initial surveys will be delivered to the property owners within the next week.
Seismograph’s have been placed at key locations and are monitoring ground vibrations. Ground vibrations were monitored before construction activities started and will be monitored throughout the project during vibration inducing events.
Revised signage for the detour route is being placed and the DPW is anticipating that all new signs will be in place by May 8, according to the release.
“We would also like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that construction sites and large equipment can make a very dangerous, but attractive playground for children. Please warn children of dangers and keep them clear of the construction area and equipment,” Kevin Brunner, DPW Director of Central Services wrote in the press release. “The project team and the contractor are committed to completing the work as soon as possible and your patience and cooperation during this time is greatly appreciated.”
For more information, call project engineer Kurt Feuerstein at Patrick Engineering, (262) 794-2458.
