This project replaces the aging Nelson Dam with a roughened channel and has been designed for two phases. This replacement will insure adequate water supply for irrigation; improve fish passage; allow boat usage at this site; reduce flood hazard risks and help return the river to a more natural state. Four water diversions will be consolidated at Nelson Dam as part of this project as well. The Nelson Dam Removal project will facilitate many other flood hazard risk reduction projects and allow for increased reactional and park activities.
City staff used the State bidding process to advertise for competitive bids for Phase 1 of this project; selecting Northbank Civil and Marine, Inc. as the low bidder with the bid of $18,140,250. The Agreement has been attached for City Council review in an amount not to exceed $18,140,250.
This vital project is funded by City of Yakima funds, Floodplains by Design Grant, Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant, Washington State Funds, Rivers Legacy Fund and the Irrigation Improvement Fund. |