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Eagle Creek Hydro Power Selects Design Consultant for Toronto Dam Modifications

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Eagle Creek Hydro Power, LLC, a New York-based company, has chosen Schnabel Engineering, in partnership with Colliers Engineering & Design, as their design consultant for modifications to Toronto Dam. The selection comes after a review of geotechnical evaluation and studies conducted by the company, which identified seepage issues that need to be addressed. To maintain separation from one of their Board of Consultants members, the selected team will operate independently and work from a separate office location.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eagle Creek Hydro Power, LLC has selected Schnabel Engineering and Colliers Engineering & Design as their design consultants for Toronto Dam modifications.
  • The design team will address seepage issues identified during geotechnical evaluation and studies, as discussed at the last Board of Consultants meeting in November 2024.
  • To maintain separation, the design team will operate independently of Board of Consultants member Mr. Robert Cannon and work from a separate office location.
  • The selected design team has committed to operating independently of Mr. Cannon and the Board of Consultants.
  • The modifications are expected to mitigate seepage issues and ensure the structural integrity of the dam.
  • Reta White can be contacted at (502) 931-0842 or reta.white@eaglecreekre.com with any questions or concerns.
  • Eagle Creek Hydro Power, LLC's Chief Dam Safety Engineer, Melvin Koleber, P.E., will be responsible for overseeing the design process.

Statistics:

  • The design team will work on modifying Toronto Dam to address seepage issues identified in geotechnical evaluation and studies.
  • The modifications are expected to ensure the structural integrity of the dam.
  • The design team will operate independently of Board of Consultants member Mr. Robert Cannon and work from a separate office location.
  • The last Board of Consultants meeting discussed the identified seepage issues in detail.
  • The selected design team, Schnabel Engineering and Colliers Engineering & Design, has experience in designing and implementing modifications to hydroelectric dams.

Sources:

  • Mr. John Spain, P.E., Regional Engineer, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, New York Regional Office (FERC No. P-10482-NY)
  • Eagle Creek Hydro Power, LLC (eaglecreekre.com)
  • Schnabel Engineering (schabel.com)
  • Colliers Engineering & Design (colliers.com)
  • Reta White, reta.white@eaglecreekre.com (e-mail address)

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