Once the urgent repairs are complete we will have a better perspective to evaluate the conditions. That gives us time to investigate cost effective solutions. Your collaborative input will be very helpful at this point.
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RAGGED CONCRETE PATCH OPTIONS
A. RIP IT OUT COMPLETELY grade and compact to out-slope. Everyone who is asked about that patch says the same thing, "What if it's there for a reason?"
Monitor the conditions for impact and resurface the area if needed.
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B. EXTEND THE PATCH across the road. This requires preparation, framing area for poured concrete. New concrete does not bond with old so significant cracks will appear. Once the road is widened we may find that extending all the way across is more concrete than is already there.
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C. RIP IT OUT & CREATE A NEW PATCH since the prep is the same for extending as it is for a new pour, just more concrete, create a better area with a water bar across the top and an outlet at the bottom. Consider asphalt instead of concrete. One is cheaper, the other lasts longer.
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DISCONNECT RUN OFF FROM COAST
We need a solution that directs water running down the ditch at the north edge of the road, across to the south drainage culvert. Any solution will require coordination with private property. NOTE: the public road culvert is under the purview of Dept of Public Works.
ON GOING MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
ADDITIONAL STUDIES:
'GREEN PIECE' ENGINEERING
IMPACT OF
DOWNHILL DRIVEWAYS
Every winter, after the storm season, the road will undergo maintenance to repair damage.
Every summer there will be maintenance to clear bush from road sides and open outlets ​for proper drainage in preparation for the coming rains.​​
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This plan was created by Jeff Bateman, local survey engineer with ‘The Green Piece’. It follows exactly every item of the Horsley-Witten Guide. That makes it both interesting and not actionable. While it does not have any costs or timing included, it is safe to say it is a million dollar plan that would easily take a year or more to execute. Moreover, the road would need to be periodically closed down for heavy construction. We will not be going ahead with this approach. The Premium Plan is amazing and available here for anyone who wants to geek out on it:
Detailed status and recommendations based on field review by Horsley-Witten team