The crumbling riprap walls of the basin, constructed back in 1985, are being replaced with what is expected to be a more durable structure. Dates of the photos appear immediately under each picture.
Date(s): Jan-Apr 2016. Album by Albacore. Photos by Various. 1 - 24 of 116 Total. 24414 Visits.
1 Artist Rendering.Edit An artist's representation of what the finished basin will look like.Edit
2 01-12-16 (3)Edit Ground breaking on 12 January. Note that fencing has previously been removed for unfettered access to the basin.Edit
3 01-12-16 (1)Edit Heat blankets have been laid to keep the ground from freezing during construction.Edit
4 01-13-16 (3)Edit Locating the place to excavate for the placement of the sump pit.Edit
5 01-13-16 (6)Edit The sump pit is a key element of the new basin structure.Edit
6 01-19-16 (6)Edit Exploratory excavation alongside the port side of the aft cradle to determine if the cradle and marine railway structures are integrated.Edit
7 01-20-16 (2)Edit Excavation of the dewatering sump and exploratory location of bed rock to see if any bed rock needs to be removed.Edit
8 01-20-16 (5)Edit A closer view of the sump/explorative excavation.Edit
9 01-20-16 (6)Edit Excavation of the dewatering sump.Edit
10 Sump Pit Excavation 1Edit Location of the sump has been moved from the original position to stay away from the propellers and to be closer to the sewer line that runs thru the park grounds.Edit
11 Sump Pit Excavation 2Edit The sump will be the lowest point in the basin and will receive drainage from inside and outside the basin walls.Edit
12 Sump Pit Excavation 3Edit Measuring the depth of the sump pit to ensure it will be the low point of the basin.Edit
13 image001.pngEdit This is a sketch of the prefabricate concrete sump to be installed on the port side aft end of the basin.Edit
14 Dewatering Sump & drainage sketch.pptxEdit The dewatering sump is a key part of the 'new' basin and it's location is critical for success in removing accumulated water.Edit
15 01-20-16 (7)Edit Toe-Wall blocks waiting for installation.Edit
16 01-21-16 (2)Edit Partially excavated aft side of the aft cradle.Edit
17 01-21-16 (3)Edit The aft port lower control surface is completely exposed for the first time in 26 years.Edit
18 01-26-16 (7)Edit Close up of the partially excavated aft cradle. There is a question about the structural stability of the cradle. Specifically, what lies under the cradle - solid bedrock or a shale-like material.Edit
19 01-27-16 (1)Edit Installation of the de-watering catch basin/sump.Edit
20 2016 [01-26] (1)Edit Measuring the depth of the basin aft of the dewatering sump.Edit
21 2016 [01-26] (2)Edit Ice, mud and crud around the sump.Edit
22 2016 [02-02] (3)Edit Lower starboard fin almost free of rip rap and other debris.Edit
23 2016 [02-02] (5)Edit Looking forward from aft of the lower starboard control fin. Note large amount of rip rap that has slid into the lower portion of the basin.Edit
24 2016 [02-02] (2)Edit Looking forward toward the aft cradle. Note less than solid rock appearing material under the cradle.Edit
