DEP is the problem. They will continue to be a problem. Under their direction we will never see the dredge completed. They do not have the expertise to monitor the dredge operation because they lack knowledge of the area. At the current return site there is about 6′ to 8′ of sludge/mud at the bottom of the cannel. Easy to test, get a 22′ pipe lower to the soft bottom mark, push till it stops, and mark. Discharging fresh water into this stuff will blow up a horrible slurry of stink.
Do you think the dredge can be done by operating only 4 to 6 hours a day? That breaks the contract. No funds will be coming back to Hernando from anyone. Thanks DEP!
Dennis Cooper, We all share your frustration and discontent with management of the project. Unfortunately, our experience over the last 4 years has shown that whenever there is an issue, it is predominantly our county that fails to act in good faith. In other words, it is difficult to see the truth when someone is throwing sand in your eyes. That said, we will try to get some facts about the turbidity issue and post them when available. Our group is expert in the first attempt permit application for Eagle Nest, not the one for the WWTS.
1. Issue with dredger – a guard was added and issue resolved.
2. Issue at outfall- The county/ contractor HAVE redesigned the outfall structure to avoid stirring up or re-suspending the bottom sediments. Issue resolved.
3. Issues at spoil site – This is the area that will most likely be litigated in court. It is DESIGN (Halcrow & county) Vs. IMPLEMENTATION (Orion).
NOTES:
* It is fact that the county, Halcrow, and Orion all knew the permit requirements before commencing the project. (No surprises)
** It is fact that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection did NOT choose the outfall site.
Hernandobeachdredge has posted a response to a question / concern by a resident involving the outfall site and turbidity. See bottom of Dredge Quiz page.
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DEP is the problem. They will continue to be a problem. Under their direction we will never see the dredge completed. They do not have the expertise to monitor the dredge operation because they lack knowledge of the area. At the current return site there is about 6′ to 8′ of sludge/mud at the bottom of the cannel. Easy to test, get a 22′ pipe lower to the soft bottom mark, push till it stops, and mark. Discharging fresh water into this stuff will blow up a horrible slurry of stink.
Do you think the dredge can be done by operating only 4 to 6 hours a day? That breaks the contract. No funds will be coming back to Hernando from anyone. Thanks DEP!
Dennis Cooper, We all share your frustration and discontent with management of the project. Unfortunately, our experience over the last 4 years has shown that whenever there is an issue, it is predominantly our county that fails to act in good faith. In other words, it is difficult to see the truth when someone is throwing sand in your eyes. That said, we will try to get some facts about the turbidity issue and post them when available. Our group is expert in the first attempt permit application for Eagle Nest, not the one for the WWTS.
Turbidity issues and the dredge:
Governed by specific condition 22 in the permit.
1. Issue with dredger – a guard was added and issue resolved.
2. Issue at outfall- The county/ contractor HAVE redesigned the outfall structure to avoid stirring up or re-suspending the bottom sediments. Issue resolved.
3. Issues at spoil site – This is the area that will most likely be litigated in court. It is DESIGN (Halcrow & county) Vs. IMPLEMENTATION (Orion).
NOTES:
* It is fact that the county, Halcrow, and Orion all knew the permit requirements before commencing the project. (No surprises)
** It is fact that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection did NOT choose the outfall site.