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Engineering report finds repair needs at Midwest Barge Terminal; consultant gives timeline and estimate details
Summary
A structural engineer presented a preliminary engineering report July 11 showing the county-owned Midwest Barge Terminal requires repairs to timber-facing walls, replacement of some timber bumpers and at least one birthing dolphin; the report includes design and geotechnical scopes and a construction timeline estimate.
Doug Bernau, a structural engineer with Willard Hoffman Associates, told the County Property Committee on July 11 that a 2023 inspection and follow-up April checks identified structural concerns at the Midwest Barge Terminal and produced a preliminary engineering report with recommended repairs.
Why it matters: The terminal is used commercially and supports heavy equipment; failing walls or bumpers risk safety, operational disruption and liability for the county.
Doug said, “The terminal is still in active use and, is a commercial asset for the for the county.” He described timber-facing walls that retain fill under a heavy concrete deck, said the sheet-pile walls themselves…
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