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Drainage Authority directs engineering and bids for County Ditch 86A after Houston Engineering report
Summary
After reviewing a Houston Engineering technical memorandum that identified seven problem areas and 27 alternatives for County Ditch 86A, the Nicollet County Drainage Authority unanimously directed staff to negotiate contracts and develop specifications for prioritized repairs, including abandoning an overflow pipe, replacing a large slide gate and addressing outlet erosion.
The Nicollet County Drainage Authority on Sept. 24 reviewed a Houston Engineering technical memorandum on County Ditch 86A that identified seven problem areas and recommended repairs and operational changes. After extended public comment and technical discussion, the authority unanimously directed staff to work with Houston Engineering to develop plans, specifications and procurement documents for prioritized items.
Houston Engineering (Chris Otterness) presented seven primary items: (1) modification of the box culvert grate (already done), (2) abandonment or removal of the overflow pipe (engineers recommended removal), (3) replacement of the 84-inch slide gate with an electrically actuated unit…
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