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Picture taken by Chelsey Lewis and Mark de Sisti / Milwaukee Journal SentinelIn 2018, after more than ten years of contentious public meetings and several lawsuits, the 80-year old Estabrook Dam has been removed. Removal of the Estabrook Dam is a win-win for the Milwaukee River and the community, as well as for many of our supporters that have attended countless meetings, sent many emails, and made many calls over the years. Dam removal will improve water quality and fish passage, and restore natural ecological function to this portion of the Milwaukee River.
Project Overview
The Estabrook Dam was removed in May 2019. Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District (MMSD) led the demolition efforts and committed an additional $1 million to engineering, design, and planning around restoration of the streambanks and former impoundment area created by the dam. In addition, efforts are also underway to envision and design fish passages for Estabrook and Kletzsch Park Falls. MMSD received a total of $2.3 million in grants that fully covered the costs of removal.
Picture taken by Chelsey Lewis and Mark de Sisti / Milwaukee Journal SentinelIn 2018, after more than ten years of contentious public meetings and several lawsuits, the 80-year old Estabrook Dam has been removed. Removal of the Estabrook Dam is a win-win for the Milwaukee River and the community, as well as for many of our supporters that have attended countless meetings, sent many emails, and made many calls over the years. Dam removal will improve water quality and fish passage, and restore natural ecological function to this portion of the Milwaukee River.
Project Overview
The Estabrook Dam was removed in May 2019. Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District (MMSD) led the demolition efforts and committed an additional $1 million to engineering, design, and planning around restoration of the streambanks and former impoundment area created by the dam. In addition, efforts are also underway to envision and design fish passages for Estabrook and Kletzsch Park Falls. MMSD received a total of $2.3 million in grants that fully covered the costs of removal.
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During the planning stage we complete site surveys, feasibility studies, and gather additional information to develop project goals, outcomes and budgets.
Envision
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With community input, we develop potential project solutions, identify funding sources and make budget requests.
Design
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The design stage can include several phases, including concepts, iterations, final design and engineering design plans. Once design is complete we develop technical renderings and construction plan documents.
Construction Ready
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During this stage requests for bids are issued and contractors are selected. Sometimes projects may wait in this stage until construction funding is secured.
Construction
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Construction is underway and will follow the construction plan - which may include several phases. During this stage facility and road closures may be needed.
Close Out
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Construction has ended and final reviews are underway
