Description -- The Burger King property is located on the east bank of the Wishkah River between Wishkah St. and Heron St. Extreme high water can top the bank and flood the adjacent commercial property. A small dike or elevated walkway along the river would help keep the river in its banks. The proposed project is listed in the City of Aberdeen's Public Works Master Project List (January 20II) and would be located on an easement on upland ground specifically obtained for the project. Present need is for preliminary engineering design, costing. Ultimately, the dike will be placed at the same elevation as the dike the City built behind the commercial property on the south side of the highway adjacent the Chehalis River. The design and elevation of the dike will not meet Army Corp standards for a certified levee and it is not the plan to create a situation which will legally remove any property from the flood plan. This phase of project will be completed by end of the year 2013.
Flood Hazard Reduction Benefits -- The dike/levee project prevents flood waters from entering important commercial areas and properties within the city limits of Aberdeen.
Project Status --Project Discontinued.
Schedule/Milestones:
January 2014 -- 2013-15 Inter-local funding agreement approved.
DONE-- 11/20/2013 -- FINAL design is presently at 50%.
DONE -- 9/06/2013 -- FINAL preliminary engineering and costing.
DONE -- 07/26/2013 -- FINAL alternatives analysis.
DONE -- 06/21/2013 -- FINAL geotechnical analysis (Phase I).
DONE -- 06/14/2013 -- FINAL survey and site conditions.
DONE -- March-May 2013 -- Scoping and scheduling (click here for schedule).
DONE -- February 2013 -- Consultant hired by Aberdeen.
DONE -- December 2012 -- Interagency funding agreement between Aberdeen and OFM approved.
DONE -- 10/17/2012 -- Funding approved for Aberdeen by CRBFA and Chehalis Tribe (click here).
