fall 2015--dec upated on spring creek restoration project
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Spring Creek SouthHazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Update
Presentation to Jamaica Bay Task ForceState of the Bay Meeting
Venetia LannonR2 Regional DirectorOctober 29, 2015
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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant
Federal Funds: 75% Local Funds: 25%
Goal: Reduce future disaster damages
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Project Area: National Park Service Gateway National Recreation Area Jamaica Bay Unit – Spring Creek
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Project Area: Spring Creek
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Project Goals
• Natural/nature-based features to manage coastal storm risk
• Improve sustainability and resilience of area
• Integrated approach to provide storm protection and ecosystem restoration benefits
• Consistent with NPS management goals
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HMGP Award: Two Phases
Phases• I: Engineering & DesignTotal: $3.3M (Share: $2.5M + $0.8M)
• II: ConstructionTotal: $65.8M (Share: $49.3M + $16.5M)Schedule: 18-month build
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Phase 1 Status Progress
• Agreements between USACE and NYSDEC executed and sampling permits obtained• Scope of Work and contract awarded to Consultant TeamPrinceton HydroParsons BrinckerhoffHDR
• Field work for Baseline Conditions and Concept Design development over the next 2-3 months
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Baseline Data CollectionOctober- November
Wetland Delineation
Bathymetry
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Baseline Data Collection: Geotechnical Investigation - Soil BoringsNovember-December
Delivery of ATV Rig and Water Truck to remain on-site
Work Hours: 7AM-3PM +/- One Pick-up Truck on 165th
Street (at 7AM and 3PM) Duration: 2-3 weeks from
start
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Baseline Data Collection: Contaminant Characterization - Soil SamplingNovember-December
Delivery of Geoprobe and brush hog on-site
Operational hours and traffic same as Geotech
Duration: 5-6 weeks from start
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Baseline Data Collection: October-December
Biological surveys
Aerial surveys
Tide gauges and current meters
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Previous USACE Ecosystem Restoration Conceptual Design
Concept Plan Development
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Conceptual Designs
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Concept Designs Evaluated
Coastal Storm Modeling Cost Estimates
Concept Plan Selected Designs National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment
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Detailed Designs and Cost Estimates and NEPA Compliance
Cost Benefit Analysis Detailed designs Detailed cost estimates Plans and specifications Updated NEPA Environmental Assessment
and Compliance
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Complementary Projects: USACE Rockaway Reformulation Study
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Complementary Projects: Spring Creek North and New York Rising
Spring Creek North (USACE/NYC Parks Restoration Project)
NY RisingPriority Projects
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Community and Partner Input
Adjacent landowner requirements Partner agencies considerations Complementary projects Public access & amenities Community Involvement:
Information sessions Draft Environmental Assessment Review/Comment Potential outreach portals (webpage, library, press, signage, info sheets, email updates)
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FEMA Approval of Phase 1
Advancement to Phase 2 Final plans and specifications for construction Construction
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Thank You
Lisa BaronProject Manager, USACE [email protected]
Joanna FieldMarine Resources BiologistRegion 2, [email protected]
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