Flooding & Erosion Control
City of Milford
Gulf Street and Morningside Drive Bluff Stabilization projects ~
Milford, CT
Professional Services Provided:
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Site investigations including topographic, hydrographic surveys and benthic habitat characterization
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Geotechnical investigations and slope stability analyses
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Coastal engineering including sea level rise analysis, 2-D hydrodynamic and sediment transport modeling using CMS-WAVE and CMS-FLOW
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Alternatives analyses and concept design
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Design of new revetment structures and repairs to existing structures
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Preparation of permit applications
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Preparation of construction bid documents and OPCs
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Construction Administration

City of Milford
SUMMARY
The City of Milford received federal funding and engaged RACE to perform coastal resiliency projects at Gulf Street, 260 feet of unprotected sandy bluff immediately adjacent to the road and Morningside Drive, 140 feet of steep, eroding sandy bluff adjacent to the existing 2,500 stone and concrete revetment structure. Continued erosion of these bluffs and deterioration of the existing structures will threaten public infrastructure.
RACE performed detailed site investigations and coastal engineering analysis to determine conditions for various return frequencies including the impacts of sea level rise. RACE prepared 2D hydrodynamic models to determine design conditions and assess suitability of alternatives. RACE prepared a concept study report which evaluated various alternatives including opinions of probable cost (OPCs) and recommendations for design of a riprap revetment.
RACE prepared Federal, State and local permit applications for the proposed riprap revetment and site improvements and coordinated with the agencies to meet the rigorous requirements for a structural solution to flood and erosion control. RACE advanced the analysis and prepared detailed design for stabilization of both project sites. Morningside construction has successfully completed. Gulf Street will be in the bid process soon.
LOCATION
Milford, CT
CLIENT
City of Milford

RACE designed and permitted riprap revetment and other site improvements to manage flood and control erosion. Above construction at Morningside.
