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i i i~ _ _ i <br /> ~ f~ <br /> September 18, 997 <br /> 'CONTACT: rry Colvin, Project Manager, 682-5560 <br /> Fxom Public I ormation Section, 682-5523 <br /> ;FOR IMMED ATE RELEASE <br /> i <br /> WORK BE INS TO REPAIR ERODED RIVER BANK IN SKINNER BUTTE PARK <br /> ~ Repairs to a section of the Willamette River bank in Skinner's Butte Park are scheduled <br /> to begin as soo as the weather clears. <br /> Babb C nstruction of Eugene has been hired by the City of Eugene to repair and <br /> reinforce a sec ion of the river bank that slumped into the river, carrying with it several large <br /> trees, during flood of November 1996. The slide area, which is approximately 400 feet east <br /> of the I-105/V ley River Bridge, came within seven feet of the South Bank Trail, the main <br /> bicycle-pedes 'an path on the south side of the river. <br /> Cons ction work includes excavating the erosion-prone slide area, fortifying the bank <br /> with large roc called "rip rap," and rebuilding the bank with the excavated material, which will <br /> be stored near y. Six trees have been identified for removal to complete the damage repair. Ail <br /> of the trees be' g removed have been damaged by the flooding and have already fallen or are in <br /> the process of alling into the river. <br /> Durin construction, the South Bank Trail will be closed in the work zone, and bicyclists <br /> and pedestrian will be detoured on a paved, temporary path around the project site. The project <br /> is scheduled t be completed by mid-November. The estimated $140,000 cost of the project will <br /> be paid using ity stormwater funds. <br /> <br /> Public Works • Admi istration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl • Eugene, OR 97401-2727 • Phone: (541) 682-5262 • FAX (541) 682-6826 <br /> <br />