Edgewater_-_Canal_Armoring_-_Scope.docx

Scope of Work (SOW): Both canals contain many pipes and other structures that discharge into the canals. Inlet structures and manholes will be installed at locations where existing pipes are proposed to be extended to ensure that the extended pipes align with the canal bottom. Headwalls will be placed at all pipe outlets into the canal. The City of Edgewater is pursuing improvements to the existing canal system in order to improve functionality for stormwater mitigation. Currently, erosion and stabilization problems have been identified with the Travelers-Umbrella Canal and Unity-Vista Canals, with aquatic vegetation and eroding side slopes. The proposed projects within these areas primarily consist of stabilizing the banks, armoring the canal bottoms, and repairing/replacing damaged infrastructure. The work involved with armoring these two particular segments of canals will improve slope stability, access, and infrastructure. The new bank stabilization construction will replace the existing eroding side slopes and strengthen the bottom of the canal with aggregate-filled geoweb. The proposed improvements will protect the canal side slopes from bank erosion and improve conveyance in the canals. The vegetation removal and new plantings (sod) will enhance safety and will help provide safe guarding access to staff to enhance the aesthetics of the canal. The proposed improvements will protect the canal side slopes from bank erosion and improve conveyance in the canals while providing greater safety for the residents along these portions of the canal.