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FERC accepts revised Barton Dam fencing plan; city to restrict some access while preserving key embankment route
Summary
Federal regulators accepted the city’s alternate fencing route for the Barton Dam security project on March 9, 2026, preserving access to the right embankment (boat dock, portage and a potential border-to-border trail connection) while restricting crossing of the dam and access to the powerhouse; bids are due this week and staff expect a July notice-to-proceed.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reviewers have accepted the City of Ann Arbor’s alternate fencing route for a security upgrade at Barton Dam, city staff said at the Parks Advisory Commission meeting March 17.
Glenn Wozorek, who presented the update, said FERC audited the site on May 20, 2025 and issued audit results in early July 2025. The city submitted revised fencing plans in December 2025 and on March 9, 2026 received final comments accepting the proposed route.
"They have accepted our proposed fencing route," Wozorek said, adding that the alternate alignment retains access along the right embankment, preserving the boat dock, boat portage…
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