The public and private maintenance dredging was managed by the City of Anacortes and included:

  • Fairway and access channel dredging
  • Covered slip dredging
  • Limited access area dredging
  • Under dock dredging
  • Upland and open water disposal

DOF provided the following services:

  • Assisted in obtaining permits
  • Developed an entrance channel design that provided necessary safe access to the marina while reducing eel grass impacts
  • Assisted in development of contracting and implementation approach for public and multiple private owners
  • Prepared DMMO sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP), collected field samples for DMMO characterization as well as dredgeability analysis (physical characteristics) and prepared Sediment Characterization Report
  • Completed dredging and disposal design for multiple dredging conditions
  • Prepared plans, specifications and costs estimates
  • Assisted with contractor selection
  • Acted as the City’s representative for the project during construction
  • Provided quality assurance that Contractor was meeting construction specifications, documented by daily reports and photos of the construction
  • Coordinated vessel shifts with the contractor and multiple private owners to maintain clear work areas
  • Held weekly project meeting to resolve issues and coordinate between marina owners and contractor
  • Reviewed progress payment requests
  • Prepared project closeout document