Main Street Water Reclamation Facility protected from erosion through creek bank improvements.
Gainesville, Florida: $4 million
Project Description
Erosion along Sweetwater Branch puts the Gainesville Regional Utilities Main Street Water Reclamation Facility at risk. The creek bank is now only 20 feet from critical infrastructure. The bank has eroded an average of 0.3 feet per year since 1986. To prevent a disaster, the project will stabilize about 1,200 feet of creek bank using gabion baskets, concrete blocks and sheet piles. The wastewater discharge point will also be moved away from the facility. Other measures include installing riprap, moving stormwater outlets, removing old bank structures, and adding new sampling platforms. Along with protecting the facility, these efforts will ensure safe access for staff and reduce downstream sediment. By stopping erosion and making the creek bank stable, the project will protect the community from future storms and maintain vital infrastructure and services.