Corps of Engineers Awards Stimulus-Funded Construction Contract for Green/Duwamish Ecosystem Restoration
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, awarded an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contract Sept. 16 to Performance Systems Inc., a small business based in Fruitland, Idaho, to begin construction of the Upper Springbrook Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project in Renton, Wash. The $649,990 Upper Springbrook Creek project will restore a 900-foot stream currently running through a roadside ditch along the north side of South 55th Street in Renton.
Seattle, WA (Vocus) September 22, 2010
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, awarded an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contract Sept. 16 to begin construction of the Upper Springbrook Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project.
The $649,990.00 contract funds the construction phase of the project. The Upper Springbrook Creek project will restore a 900-foot stream currently running through a road side ditch along the north side of South 55th Street in Renton. By building a new channel, the project will maximize the habitat and spawning potential for this section of stream. The project also will include a new culvert under South 55th Street to aid in fish passage. The Upper Springbrook Creek is one of the few remaining spawning areas for coho in the Green/Duwamish River watershed.
Performance Systems Inc., a small business based in Fruitland, Idaho, received the award, announced Sept. 16.
The City of Renton is the local sponsor for the project.
"Springbrook Creek is a wonderful asset winding through Renton and by restoring the upper section of the creek we are protecting our salmon habitat and improving the health of our watershed," said Jay Covington, chief administrative officer, City of Renton.
The project team anticipates starting construction in the spring of 2011.
Green/Duwamish Ecosystem Restoration Project
This project is a comprehensive restoration program for the entire Green/Duwamish ecosystem spanning the tidal estuaries to the spawning and wildlife habitat areas in the upper basin. The Upper Springbrook Creek Park project is one of 45 separate projects that emphasize the restoration of critical habitat within the Green/Duwamish River watershed.
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