Appendix A-3 Cumberland Dam Removal Letter Report.pdf

The provided document is a letter report titled "Appendix A-3 Cumberland Dam Removal Letter Report" related to the state and local contract opportunity "CP-24-001 Professional Services for River Park Improvements" issued by the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority (CPPDA) in Cumberland, Maryland. The contract seeks to engage a "Project Manager" to oversee the development of a whitewater park and associated amenities along the North Branch of the Potomac River, including the removal of the existing Cumberland Industrial Dam. The project area covers approximately 1.75 miles of the river running parallel to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath. The planned improvements include the construction of whitewater features, green space, trails, canoe/kayak access, viewing areas, parking, and fishing access.

The letter report provides details on the planned removal of the Cumberland Industrial Dam, which is a separate but related procurement being led by the City of Cumberland. The report outlines the technical and engineering considerations for the dam removal, including potential impacts and required permitting. While the pricing terms and funding sources for the overall River Park project are not specified, the dam removal aspect is expected to be funded through a combination of state and local sources.