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Barton Dam embankment project to begin in March; pedestrian access to Barton Dam will be closed for about two years
Summary
The Parks work group reported that the Barton Dam embankment project will start in March and will cut pedestrian access to the Barton Dam for roughly two years; commissioners also approved two contract amendments intended to complete the Gallup Park bridge work.
Anne, reporting for the Parks work group at the Ann Arbor Environmental Commission meeting, said the Barton Dam embankment project is scheduled to start in March and will close pedestrian access to the Barton Dam area for about two years.
Anne said the city is prioritizing repairs to aging dam infrastructure; city staff earlier noted the municipality has four dams with aging components requiring expensive updates. In the Parks work-group report, commissioners also approved two contract amendments related to the Gallup Park bridge to complete outstanding costs.
Why it matters: the Barton Dam embankment project will alter pedestrian access at a popular park entry point for an extended period and will require maintenance and contractor management during construction.
What was decided: commissioners reported that two contract amendments with the Gallup Park bridge contractor were approved; no vote tallies or mover/second were recorded in the meeting transcript.
Ending: Parks work-group leaders encouraged the commission to anticipate additional city infrastructure projects on the horizon and to expect more expensive maintenance and capital work for dam and embankment assets.
