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Engineers to return after geotechnical tests show poor soils under skate park site; roof project’s feasibility in doubt
Summary
Public works told the assembly that subsurface conditions at the borough skate-park site likely make construction of a roof cost-prohibitive. Staff will bring engineers and more details to the Feb. 24 meeting and the assembly discussed redirecting funds to other recreation priorities if the roof is abandoned.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Public Works Department informed the assembly on Feb. 3 that geotechnical testing at the skate park site uncovered loose, deep riverine soils that complicate plans to build a permanent roof over the facility.
Morgan Berry, Public Works Director, said the soils extend about 57 feet below the structure level and are “likely riverine soils” that are unconsolidated. “If they were consolidated, then there wouldn't be as much issue… but the fact that they're loose means that some of the different technologies that…
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