Consultants flag harbor engineering and corrosion risks for Duluth waterfront site
Engineers told the board the Lot D waterfront site requires specialized harbor engineering—wave modeling, corrosion countermeasures and careful transitions between hard and soft shoreline approaches—to support research vessels and public access while protecting operations.
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AMI Consulting Engineers emphasized that the waterfront component of the Large Lakes Observatory must safely interface with research vessels and offer durable, maintainable industrial spaces. Chase Dewris described the harbor's unique corrosion problem and the need for specific protective measures and testing with contractors and regulators.
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