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COLLABORATIVE DRAINAGE SYSTEM REPAIR BIRCH POINT - STORMWATER OUTFALL SYSTEM
This project replaced a stormwater system that carries flows from central Birch Point under Semiahmoo Drive and across Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) property to Semiahmoo Bay. This area is subject to high flows during winter storms. The previous outfall pipe was undersized and became overwhelmed during storm events, causing flooding and erosion on the beach bluff and threatening homes on DNR-leased land. This was a collaborative project funded by BBWARM and other Whatcom County Public Works funds.
The new drainage system includes:
A larger cross culvert under Semiahmoo Drive
A new outfall pipe anchored above the fragile beach bluff
A new energy dissipater at the end of the outfall pipe
Replace a failing stormwater outfall pipe subject to overflow
Significantly reduce the risk of flooding and erosion on a steep bluff
Address a priority safety problem
Construction Year: 2016
Engineer: GeoEngineers, Inc.
Contractor: Bianchi Construction
Construction Contract: $244,000
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For More Information: contact Kraig Olason at 360-778-6301
Existing outfall pipe with eroding bluff
New outfall pipe with energy dissipater
Postcard sent to Birch Point residents affected by construction activities