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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Barre Falls Dam Tree Removal project issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for work to be completed in 2026 at Barre Falls Dam in Barre, Massachusetts.

The project encompasses tree removal across three designated sections within the Lower Connecticut River Basin. Section 1 includes tree removal in a downstream area near electrical transmission lines and a tailwater gage station, requiring careful work around overhead cables and existing infrastructure. Section 2 involves removal of trees on an elevated area accessible via Coldbrook Road. Section 3 encompasses tree and brush removal on both the eastern and western sides of the spillway channel embankment, as well as the southern end of the spillway. The work areas are identified on detailed aerial maps with equipment access routes clearly marked. Informational photographs document current site conditions, including dense tree coverage, varied terrain, and proximity to critical infrastructure such as utility poles and overhead electrical lines. The statement of work specifies that contractors must manage tree removal operations while protecting existing facilities, maintaining access for Corps operations, and adhering to the geographical boundaries defined in the maps. The project appears to support dam maintenance and operational objectives by clearing vegetation that could interfere with spillway function, equipment access, and electrical infrastructure at the facility.